Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular and Neurosurgery

Lower Motor neuron facial palsy (bell's palsy) is the most frequent cranial neuropathy and can originate from various kinds of damage to the seventh cranial nerve, including its motor nucleus, Bell's palsy can cause not only a distressing disfigurement of the face, but also impair the ability to communicate by facial expression and articulation. Purpose: To investigate the effect of kinesio Tape on face symmetry of bell's palsy patients using glasgow objective facial palsy scale and Sunnybrook facial grading system. Participants: Thirty patients with bell's palsy were enrolled in this study. Methods: Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two groups; group A and group B. The group A received kinesio Tap plus conventional physical therapy (laser therapy, Faradic stimulation and motor Re- education), and group B received conventional physical therapy (Laser therapy, faradic stimulation and Motor Re- education) only. All patients were assessed at the beginning of the study and at end of the treatment

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