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COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF NEEDLE ACUPUNCTURE AND TOUCH ACUPUNCTURE STIMULATION ON FACIAL NERVE FUNCTION AMONG BELL’S PALSY PATIENTS AT SELECTED ACUPUNCTURE CENTERS IN CHENNAI.

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Dr. Shaini. G. S
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.s2.319

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of needle acupuncture compared to touch acupuncture stimulation to improve facial nerve function among Bell’s palsy.Design: A Quasi Experimental Pre-test Post-test Control Group Design. Participants: Subjects diagnosed with Bell’s palsy survivors between 15-60. Setting: An acupuncture centers inChennai. (Week-0) A total of 50 participants were randomized in to Experimental and Control groups.1 st week –Pre-test measurement and demographic variables were taken for all participants Treatment: (2-11 weeks) Experimental group received needle acupuncture treatment accompanied by manual twisting of needles and obtaining of 8 Meridian based on acupoints for Bell’s palsy were performed 3 days a week for 10 weeks. Control group received touch stimulation standard acupuncture. 8th week – Post-test measurement were given as per pre-test Outcome Measures- Facial Nerve Grading Scale (FNGS) were evaluating the improvement of facial nerves movement and expression Results: Experimental group had shown significant improvement compared to Control group. Facial Nerve Grading Scale score were all increased apparently in the Experimental group (P<0.001) compared to Control group. Conclusion: Present study suggests that needle acupuncture stimulation may induce an immediate effect that improves facial nerve function among facial paralysis.

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