A Comparative Analysis Of Efficacy Of Kinesio Taping Versus Conventional Therapy In Bells Palsy By Using House -Brackmann Grading System

Research Article
Jyoti Sharma, Shahin Naz Jamali and Shiva Koteshwara Rao
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2019.1003.3207
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Bell’s Palsy; Kinesio Taping; House Brackmann Grading System
Abstract: 

Bell’s Palsy is Upward and outward movement of the eye when an attempt is made to close the eyes. Bells phenomenon is also known as the palpebral oculogyric reflex. Kinesio Taping is a relatively new technique, it is proposed to normalise muscular tone, increased range of motion, increases endurance and improve functional movement. It also provides a constant pull or shear force to the skin. House- Brackmann Grading System is used to measure facial weakness, eyebrow Lift, eyeclouser, asymmetry, synkinesis, movement of mouth, spasm and contracture. Purpose of study is to compare the impact of kinesio taping versus conventional therapy in Bell’s palsy patients.