Effectiveness of Mime Therapy vs Conventional Therapy for Bell's Palsy

Effectiveness of Mime Therapy and Conventional Therapy for the Patients of Bell's Palsy

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of mime therapy and conventional therapy for improving facial functional mobility and coordination.

This will be a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT). Sample will be taken using Non-Probability Convenient Sampling. Sample size of 34 participants that will be randomly allocated into two groups using a coin toss method. Group A (intervention group) will receive mime therapy along with conventional therapy, while Group B (control group) will receive only conventional therapy were given 45 minutes per day for 3-4 sessions in a week for 3 weeks. Outcomes will be measured by using the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System for checking facial symmetry and the House-Brackmann Facial Grading System for measuring severity of paresis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient diagnosed with acute bell's palsy
• All genders and intact taste sensations
• No other neurological deficit involving face

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Stroke patients
• Patient with mental and dental implants
• Patient with recurrent facial palsy
• Patient with tumors, congenital defects, open wound