Case reports suggest kinesiotape may improve facial symmetry and psychological well-being in facial palsy patients, indicating a need for further research.
Facial palsy (FP) is a nerve disorder causing unilateral facial muscle paralysis, impacting facial symmetry and non-verbal communication. This case study describes two idiopathic FP patients treated with physiotherapy and inhibitory kinesiotape (KT) applied to the unaffected side to reduce muscle hyperactivity. The intervention aimed to improve facial symmetry and psychological well-being. Both patients showed improvements in the Sunnybrook Facial Palsy Scale and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Despite these promising outcomes, the small sample size limits our conclusions. Further controlled studies with larger samples are needed to confirm KT's effectiveness and clarify its role in FP rehabilitation.
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