This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of mirror book therapy and mime therapy in patients with Bell's palsy. The study evaluates improvements in facial symmetry, functional disability, and patient satisfaction following structured rehabilitation interventions.
Bell's palsy is a peripheral facial nerve paralysis that results in facial asymmetry and functional impairment. Rehabilitation approaches such as mime therapy and mirror therapy are widely used. Mirror therapy incorporates visual feedback and motor relearning principles, which may enhance neuromuscular recovery . Mime therapy focuses on facial exercises, symmetry training, and functional retraining. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Mirror Book Therapy Group Mime Therapy Group Both groups will receive structured treatment protocols over a defined period. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline and post-intervention to determine comparative effectiveness.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
66
A rehabilitation technique using mirror visual feedback to improve facial muscle coordination and symmetry through repeated guided exercises.
A structured facial exercise program aimed at improving muscle control, coordination, and facial expressions.
ULTH
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Symmetry Improvement
Assessed using Sunnybrook Facial Grading System
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Functional Disability
Assessed using Facial Disability Index
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
Patient Satisfaction
Assessed using Likert scale questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks
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