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Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation With Mime Therapy Versus Electrical Stimulation With Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Improving Facial Asymmetry and Quality of Life in Patients With Bell's Palsy
Sponsor: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences
Summary
To compare the effect of electrical stimulation with mime therapy versus electrical stimulation with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on improving facial asymmetry and quality of life in patients with Bell's palsy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2025-08-28
Completion Date
2025-12-29
Last Updated
2025-06-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
electrical stimulation with mime therapy
A total of 38 Bell's palsy patients will be randomly selected and divided into two equal groups at Shalamar Hospital. Group A will receive mime therapy with electrical stimulation, including facial massage, relaxation, stretching, and facial movement exercises. Group B will undergo electrical stimulation followed by proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) with resisted facial and tongue exercises. Each group will receive 30-minute sessions, three times per week, for six weeks. Outcomes will be assessed using the Facial Disability Index (FDI), Sunnybrook Facial Grading System, and SF-12 quality of life scale. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline, after one month, and at a 2-3 month follow-up.