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Physical therapy in peripheral facial paralysis: retrospective study
Márcia Regina Garanhani1, Jefferson Rosa Cardoso, Jefferson Rosa Cardoso
1State University of Londrina, Londrina, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|May 17, 2007
Summary
Physical therapy, including kinesiotherapy and patient education, effectively reestablished facial movements in patients with peripheral facial paralysis. The study found that most participants achieved partial or total recovery, highlighting the importance of specialized treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Physical Therapy
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Peripheral facial paralysis necessitates specialized interventions to restore function.
- Physical therapy is a key component in the rehabilitation process for facial movement reestablishment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and analyze the outcomes of physical therapy interventions for individuals diagnosed with peripheral facial paralysis.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study design was employed, analyzing data from 1999 to 2003.
- Data from 23 patient files were descriptively analyzed, including demographic information, paralysis type, and recovery status.
Main Results:
- The study population comprised predominantly females with an average age of 32.3 years.
- Of the 12 cases with final evaluations, seven showed partial recovery and five achieved total recovery.
- The physical therapy program integrated kinesiotherapy and patient education.
Conclusions:
- The physical therapy approach, utilizing kinesiotherapy, aligns with established scientific literature for treating peripheral facial paralysis.
- Participants in this study demonstrated recovery, indicating the efficacy of the implemented physical therapy regimen.
