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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique of Upper Trapezius and Sternocleidomastoid Muscles on Bell's Palsy

  • Park, Jong-Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Lee, Yoon-Joo (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Ryu, Hye-Min (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Jeong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Park, Eun-Jin (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Song, Choon-Ho (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Kim, Cheol-Hong (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University) ;
  • Yoon, Hyun-Min (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion Meridian & Acupoint, College of Korean Medicine, Dong-Eui University)
  • Received : 2017.06.27
  • Accepted : 2017.08.22
  • Published : 2017.11.30
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Abstract

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of muscle energy techniques (MET) of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles on Bell's palsy. Methods: In this retrospective study, we screened the medical records of patients with Bell's palsy who had received inpatient and outpatient treatment at the Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Korean Medicine Hospital Dong-Eui University between November 28, 2016 and April 30, 2017. A total of 34 out of 93 Bell's palsy patients met the inclusion criteria. The 34 patients were divided into two groups: Group A patients had undergone Korean-Western combination treatment and MET of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles; Group B patients had undergone Korean-Western combination treatment only. MET of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles had been performed three times a week during the inpatient period, and two to three times a week during the outpatient period. Yanagihara scores had been assessed at the first visit, and 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks after the first visit. Results: Group A Yanagihara scores were significantly improved during each interval from the first visit to 4 weeks later. Group B Yanagihara scores were also significantly improved except during the first week. During every period, the improvements observed in Yanagihara score were significantly higher in Group A than in Group B. Conclusion: These results suggest that MET of upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles may be effective treatment for Bell's palsy.

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