Effectiveness of PNF and STM in Bell Palsy

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-01

Study Completion Date

2025-07-01

Brief Summary

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Our study aims to determine the efficacy of PNF and Soft tissue mobilization techniques with exercise for Bell's palsy. It ascertains which intervention yields better outcomes and has greater effect on recovery.

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Detailed Description

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It is a randomized controlled trial. This study includes 28 participants allocated into two groups by coin tossing method. Group A receives PNF and Group B receives soft tissue mobilization along with exercise. Both of the groups receive electrical stimulation as baseline treatment. The assessment of participants is done by using facial disability index and House Brackmann scale.

Conditions

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Bell's Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Repeated stretch and Hold relax method used in this technique.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

Intervention Type OTHER

PNF technique given for 3-4 days/week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.

Soft Tissue Mobilization along with exercise

Effleurage, Kneading and hacking along with facial exercises

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Soft Tissue Mobilization along with exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

Soft tissue mobilization along with facial exercise 3- days/ week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.

Interventions

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Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

PNF technique given for 3-4 days/week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Soft Tissue Mobilization along with exercise

Soft tissue mobilization along with facial exercise 3- days/ week and electrical stimulation of DL-2 stimulator with 90 repetitions on each motor point of facial muscle for 3-4 days/week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* aged 25-50 years
* sudden onset of one-sided Bell's palsy
* Ability and Eagerness to provide informed consent in written form

Exclusion Criteria

* Uncontrolled Hypertension
* Uncooperative patients and those who don't follow instructions.
* Previous mental disorder that may affect participation.
* Preexisting ear surgery

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No