Volume 26, Issue 124, June 2022

Effectiveness of facial PNF along with effleurage in idiopathic facial nerve palsy – A case report

Nikita Hitesh Seth¹, Sakshi Kirtikumar Kariya^2♦, Shubhangi Pandurang Patil³

¹Intern, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
²Intern, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India
³Professor & HOD, Department of Community Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

^♦Corresponding author
Intern, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha, Maharashtra, India

ABSTRACT

The outcome of Facial PNF Techniques, effleurage, and facial muscle exercises using visual feedback are described in this single patient research study. The most prevalent type of facial nerve palsy is idiopathic facial nerve palsy, which affects majority of people. It not only affects facial muscle actions but also affects the quality of life and well-being. As a result, we present a case of a 26-year-old woman who presented with facial nerve palsy symptoms and a 2-day history of ear pain. Various screening tests along with CT scans were performed for ruling out the cause of facial nerve palsy and Physiotherapy session were planned along with the medical management.

Keywords: Bell`s palsy, Facial PNF, Quality of life, Effleurage.

Medical Science, 2022, 26, ms209e2250

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i124/ms209e2250

Published: 05 June 2022