Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal

  • Year: 2013
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 3

Efficacy of Taping in Bell's Palsy

COP, CMCH, Ludhiana

Abstract

To study & compare the efficacy of taping protocol/Technique over Conventional treatment technique protocol in Bells Palsy.

The study was conducted on 30 subjects. Subjects were divided into two groups. One group was given Electrical stimulation and exercises and other group was given electrical stimulation, facial exercises and taping.

There exists significant difference between post-treatment scores of both the groups. The study concluded that the treatment of Es+facial exercise+tapping is effective in curing bell's palsy

Group B protocol is more effective for functional retraining than conventional treatment in subjects with Bells Palsy.

Keywords

Bell's Palsy, Taping, Electrical Stimulation, Facial exercises