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The purpose of this case report is to determine the effectiveness of balance and vestibular exercises in conjunction with facial strengthening exercises on a patient with Bell’s palsy.
By incorporating vestibular exercises into the patient’s therapy sessions, she was able to demonstrate improved single leg stance and self-reported decrease in onset of symptoms with a progression of vestibular exercises. Facial muscle strengthening exercises demonstrated significant improvements in eye closure and smiling but she exhibited little changes in facial symmetry, strength and self-perceived function. The patient reported she was starting to drive and participate in more social events by the 4th treatment session.
Publication Date
Fall 2018
City
St. Augustine, FL
Keywords
Bell Palsy, Facial Muscles, Exercise Therapy
Disciplines
Physical Therapy | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Recommended Citation
Andersson, K.,
&
Kiernan, E.
(2018, October 1). Incorporation of Balance and Vestibular Exercises in a 45-year-old Female with Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report. Poster presented at the Campus Research Day Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsafall2018/9
Andersson, Kelsey and Kiernan, Erica, "Incorporation of Balance and Vestibular Exercises in a 45-year-old Female with Bell’s Palsy: A Case Report" (2018). St. Augustine, Fall 2018. 9.
Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/flsafall2018/9
Comments
Presented at the Fall 2018 Research Day on the St. Augustine, FL, campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
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