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Ali R.R.1, Massoad M.K.2, Shahein G.E.3, Elhafez H.M.1
1Cairo University, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Giza, Egypt, 2Al-Mataria General Hospital, Neurology Department, Cairo, Egypt, 3Al-Mataria General Hospital, Physical Therapy Department, Cairo, Egypt
Background: Kinesiotape is widely used in neurological disorders. It has a biomechanical effect on fascia and muscle.
Purpose: to compare the efficacy of Kinesiotape (KT) versus the Biofeedback (BFB) for the treatment of (frontalis & orbicularis oris) in Bell's palsy patients using House-Brackmann and Balliet scales. As well as to examine the effect of Kinesiotape and Biofeedback for the treatment of (frontalis & orbicularis oris) in Bell´s palsy patients using House-Brackmann and Balliet scales.
Methods: Thirty patients with acute Bell´s palsy in both gender participated in this study´ they were randomly assigned into two groups equal in numbers. Fifteen patients of
group (A) received KT plus selected physical therapy (laser therapy, Faradic stimulation and motor reeducation) 3 times per week for one month, while patients of
group (B) received BFB exercise plus the same.
Results: There was highly significant improvement(P>0.001)in House-Brackmann orbicularis oris muscle in group A (65.81%) than in group B (55.25%).The percentage of improvement in Balliet orbicularis oris was higher in group A (53.94%) than in group B (38.35%).
Conclusion(s): It can be concluded that Kinesiotape group A showed a highly significant improvement in frontalis & orbicularis oris muscles of Bell´s palsy patients compared with group B. Kinesiotape should be considered a potential therapeutic modality at physical therapy clinic for patients with face asymmetry problems of Bell´s palsy.
Implications: Use of Kinesiotape in the program of Bell´s palsy patients plus conventional therapy to accelerate the motor recovery.
Use of Kinesiotape with another L.M.N.L types of facial palsy.
Funding acknowledgements: No funds
Topic: Neurology
Ethics approval: Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt
Ethical approval number is ERC9014B13
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