Effects of Intensive Training for Mimetic Muscle on Idiopathic Facial Paralysis / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
;
(12): 474-476, 2014.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-448562
ABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effects of intensive training for mimetic muscle on idiopathic facial paralysis. Methods 105 pa-tients with idiopathic facial paralysis were divided into control group (n=53) and treatment group (n=52). All the patients received the rou-tine treatment, including drugs, physical therapy, acupuncture and psychological support, while the treatment group was treated with inten-sive training for mimetic muscle in addition. Results 1 month after treatment, the muscle strength improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.01). The incidence of cure was 65.38%in the treatment group, more than 39.62%in the control group (P<0.01), as well the the total improvement of 96.15%and 83.02%respectively (P<0.05). Conclusion The intensive training for mimetic mus-cle can improve recovery of facial paralysis.
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2014
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