Comparison of Mime Therapy and Motor Imagery Technique on Facial Disability in Bell's Palsy.

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Bell's palsy, characterized by unilateral paralysis/paresis of facial muscles, is a condition with a significant impact on individuals' lives. It was first identified by scientist Sir Charles Bell, and its sudden onset can lead to social, psychological, and emotional distress. Left untreated, Bell's palsy can have long-lasting effects on a patient's quality of life, including loss of facial muscle control, emotional stress, and communication difficulties. Rehabilitation protocols encompass various physical therapy techniques, among which Mime therapy and Motor imagery technique have shown promise.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age 20-40 years

• Both male and female

• Patients diagnosed with Bell's Palsy

• Paralysis/paresis of all muscle groups of one side of face

Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Muzaffar Hospital
RECRUITING
Sargodha
Contact Information
Primary
Mulazam Imran, MS-NMPT*
mulazimimran04@gmail.com
03236791525
Backup
Ayesha Afridi, PhD*
afridi.ayesha@gmail.com
03325962212
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-03-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08-25
Participants
Target number of participants: 44
Treatments
Experimental: Mime therapy group
Mime therapy focuses on improving facial symmetry and muscle control through self-massage, breathing exercises, eye and lip closure exercises, letter and word exercises, and expression exercises in front of mirror
Active_comparator: motor imagery group
Motor imagery technique involves mental rehearsal of motor activities, activating similar brain regions as actual movements, which enhances neuroplasticity.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Riphah International University

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