PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT OF BELL'S PALSY SYNSISTRA USING ELECTRICAL STIMULATION MODALITY AND EXERCISE THERAPY AT CAHYA KAWALUYAN HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background: Bell's palsy is a disorder of the facial nerve that causes sudden weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. In cases of Bell's palsy, physiotherapy plays a role in preventing further complications. Physiotherapy intervention technologies that can be used in Bell's palsy cases vary, some of which are electrical stimulation and exercise therapy.

Objective: To determine the benefits of providing electrical stimulation and exercise therapy in increasing facial muscle strength and improving the functional ability of facial muscles in Bell's palsy patients.

Results: Physiotherapy management of Sinistra Bell's Palsy using electrical stimulation modalities and exercise therapy has been carried out in accordance with the SOP and the results obtained. The forehead wrinkles start to appear, the eyes close tightly, the lips become more symmetrical when smiling, the strength of the facial muscles increases, the tenderness behind the ears decreases.

Conclusion: Providing electrical stimulation and exercise therapy interventions can increase facial muscle strength and the ability of functional activity of facial muscles in Bell's pasly patients