Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on facial muscle strength and oral function in stroke patients with facial palsy

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on facial muscle strength and oral function in stroke patients with facial palsy. [Subjects and Methods] Nine subjects received the electrical stimulation and traditional dysphagia therapy. Electric...

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Published inJournal of Physical Therapy Science Vol. 28; no. 9; pp. 2541 - 2543
Main Author Choi, Jong-Bae
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Japan The Society of Physical Therapy Science 01.09.2016
Subjects
Dysphagia
Electrical stimulation
Facial palsy
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Facial palsy
Electrical stimulation
Dysphagia
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ISSN0915-5287
2187-5626
2187-5626
DOI10.1589/jpts.28.2541

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Summary:[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on facial muscle strength and oral function in stroke patients with facial palsy. [Subjects and Methods] Nine subjects received the electrical stimulation and traditional dysphagia therapy. Electrical stimulation was applied to stimulate each subject’s facial muscles 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. [Results] Subjects showed significant improvement in cheek and lip strength and oral function after the intervention. [Conclusion] This study demonstrates that electrical stimulation improves facial muscle strength and oral function in stroke patients with dysphagia.
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ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.28.2541