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

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

J Phys Ther Sci. 2016 Sep;28(9):2541-2543

Authors: Choi JB

Abstract
[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.

PMID: 27799689 [PubMed - in process]

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