Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and/or Electrical Stimulation in Patients with Peripheral Facial Paralysis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral facial paralysis (PFP) affects the facial nerve, the seventh cranial nerve. It has an incidence rate of 20-30 cases per 100,000 habitants. The diagnosis is clinical, though imaging tests may be required in some cases. The treatment protocol includes medication, physiotherapy, and, in certain cases, surgery. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques and electrical stimulation have been shown to be significant for recovery. Although PFP has a high recovery rate, up to 40% of patients may experience permanent sequelae.

Objective

to assess the efficacy of treatment based on electrical stimulation and/or PNF in patients affected by PFP.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted across six databases (PubMed, Medline, SportDiscus, CINAH

SUBMITTER: Dominguez-Defez N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11858216 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature