《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2011, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (9): 878-879.

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Efficacy of Facial Muscle Exercise on Peripheral Facial Paralysis: 45 Cases Report

LIN Zi-ling, ZHOU Xiao-jun, LAI Jia-ying.   

  1. Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519000, Guangdong, China
  • Received:2011-06-13 Revised:1900-01-01 Published:2011-09-25 Online:2011-09-25

Abstract: Objective To investigate the efficacy of facial muscle exercise on peripheral facial paralysis. Methods 45 patients with peripheral facial paralysis were treated with acupuncture, physical therapy and facial muscle exercise. Results The effective rate was 100% and 44.4% were cured after 2 courses of treatment. Conclusion The facial muscle exercise is effective on peripheral facial paralysis.

Key words: peripheral facial paralysis, acupuncture, facial muscle exercise