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Study aim
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The aim of this study is to explore the effect of Kabat exercises along with mirror therapy in Bell's palsy in improving facial movement and asymmetry
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Design
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The 32-patient age range of 25–50 years was included in this study. In this randomized clinical trial, the non-probability purposive sampling technique (random allocation to groups by means of the lottery method) was used. Randomization was done into 2 groups (treatment group and control group.
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Settings and conduct
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Faisal Hospital, Rubina memorial Hospital, Madinah teaching Hospital, Allied hospital Faisalabad, Mujahid Hospital, Shahid Ahmed heera’s Health Clinic
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Inclusion criteria:
Both genders, Male and Female, Age of 25–50 years, Acute onset (1-3 weeks), BP diagnosed with HBGS (grades III and IV), Facial asymmetry checked with FDI.
Exclusion criteria:
Patient having psychological problems, Hypertensive patient, Neurological deficit, Sensory deficit, Stroke, MS.
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Intervention groups
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In the treatment group intervention, Kabat exercise along with mirror therapy for 12 sessions over 4 weeks, 3 times per week, for 10-15 minutes.
In the control group only Kabat exercise was given for 12 sessions over 4 weeks, 3 times/week for 10-15 minutes.
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Main outcome variables
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Facial movement (like eye closing, blinking, lip closing smile) and asymmetry