EFFECT OF NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION IN BILATERAL FACIAL PALSY ON PATIENT WITH GBS
Journal: International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research (IJPR) (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2014-04-11
Authors : Sanjiv Kumar; MPT; PhD; Shiva Prasad Tiwari; MPT;
Page : 449-452
Keywords : Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS); Bilateral facial palsy; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF); Electrical stimulation; Neuromuscular Reeducation;
Abstract
which has the major impact on the physical and social aspect of the affected individual. Objective: The aim of the report is to determine the role of neuromuscular reeducation in restoration of function in person with Guillain Barre Syndrome present with facial diplegia. Case report: We report the case of 23 year male presenting with history of deviation of mouth to the right side, followed by bilateral facial involvement and latter distal symmetrical involvement of bilateral upper and lower limb. The facial diplegia was managed by PNF and Electrical stimulation. Conclusions: Neuromuscular reeducation is an effective intervention for restoration of function after facial diplegia
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