Chiropractic management of Bell palsy with low level laser and manipulation: a case report

Rubis, Lisa M.

doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2013.10.001

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“…Photobiomodulation has been shown as an effective alternative therapy for BP treatment, especially for children and those who cannot take drugs, such as diabetic and hypertensive patients. There is no consensus on the use of corticosteroids for the treatment of BP in the pediatric population; consonantly, laser therapy presents no side effects, significantly faster clinical improvement, also being a true noninvasive approach, which facilitates its use in pediatric patients.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Bell's palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent: Rare case report and review of the published literature

Poloni

Marques

Ribeiro

et al. 2018

Int J Paed Dentistry

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“…Few studies have been published about the use of PBM for the treatment of facial paralysis and only one of them describes its use in a child (Table ). Infrared laser was the most commonly used, which makes sense due to aiming for deeper light penetration for deeper tissues (nerve fibers), including the present case.…”

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Bell's palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent: Rare case report and review of the published literature

Poloni

Marques

Ribeiro

et al. 2018

Int J Paed Dentistry

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“…25,26 It can penetrate up to 5 cm through bony and soft tissues 28 and can theoretically reach the facial canal when applied transcutaneously. Also, it is safe to apply transcranially.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Also, the wavelength (890 nm) and energy level lie between that of low level infrared laser reported to be effective in the treatment of Bell's palsy (Table 1). 25,26 At present, there are no case reports of the use of MIRE for patients with Bell's palsy. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to describe the use of MIRE therapy in the management of 2 patients with Bell's palsy.…”

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Treatment of Bell's Palsy Using Monochromatic Infrared Energy: A Report of 2 Cases

Chu

2014

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

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Objective: The purpose of the study is to describe the use of monochromatic infrared energy (MIRE) therapy in the management of 2 patients with Bell's palsy. Clinical features: Two patients presented to a chiropractic clinic with Bell's palsy that was diagnosed by a medical physician. Both patients were treated using MIRE. The acute patient was a 32-year-old male. He presented with left facial palsy 1 day before the consultation. He was unable to puff the left cheek and close the left eyelid. He had difficulty raising the left eyebrow. The chronic case was a 46-year-old lady. Prior to the first consultation, she was treated with corticosteroid and electro-acupuncture for one and a half years, with incomplete recovery. When first seen, the left corner of mouth drooped and she had difficulty raising her left eyebrow. Intervention and outcome: Monochromatic infrared energy therapy, emitting 890 nm infrared light, was placed on the post-auricular area, pre-auricular area, the temple and mandibular area of the affected side. Each treatment lasted 30 minutes. Photographs were taken every week to document changes. The acute case received 19 treatments in 6 weeks. He reported an improvement of 95%. The chronic case received a total of 45 treatments in 9 months. She rated an improvement of 50%. At the conclusion of treatment, she was able to close her left eyelid and puff her left cheek but still could not raise her left eyebrow. Conclusion: These 2 patients seemed to respond to a different degree to the MIRE therapy. As 71% of patients with Bell's palsy recover uneventfully without any treatment, the present study describes the course of care but cannot confirm the effectiveness of MIRE therapy in the management of Bell's palsy.

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“…Application is thus easier. [3,4] This therapy may also be referred to as infrared therapy, near-infrared light therapy, and infrared light treatment. It is also known as monochromatic, near-infrared photo energy (MIRE).…”

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Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

Ahmed¹,

Mousa²,

El-Kattan³

et al. 2017

International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research

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Background: Chronic sciatica due to lumbar disc lesion is an important medical and socioeconomic problem that affects the quality of life. The most important symptom is radiating leg pain. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of adding monochromatic infrared energy to selected physical therapy program in the treatment of chronic sciatic pain. Methods: Thirty patients with chronic sciatica due to posterior lumbar disc prolapse L4-5/L5-S1 participated in this study. The patients were assigned into two equal groups (fifteen patients each): Group A (study group) received monochromatic infrared energy along the distribution of sciatic pain, ultrasound therapy on lower back area and Exercise program in the form of (static abdominal, bridging, pelvic rocking and stretching exercise). Group B (control group) received ultrasound therapy on lower back area and the same Exercise program. The treatment sessions were conducted three times per week (every other day) for four successive weeks. Assessment of pain, functional level and back range of motion were done using visual analogue scale, Arabic translated form Oswestry disability index and back range of motion device (BROM) respectively before and after four weeks of treatment. Results: post treatment results revealed that there was a significant improvement in pain intensity in favor to group (A),It was also observed that there was significant improvement in functional abilities in group (A) Back range of motion showed significant improvement of extension and rotation in both groups with no significant improvement in flexion, side bending and rotation to non affected side.Conclusion: Adding monochromatic infrared energy to selected physical therapy program is effective in improving pain, functional abilities and lumbar range of motion (extension and rotation to affected side).

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Chiropractic management of Bell palsy with low level laser and manipulation: a case report

Abstract: A patient with acute facial paralysis appeared to have complete resolution of his symptoms following the application of low-level laser therapy and chiropractic manipulation.

Cited by 17 publications

References 15 publications

Bell's palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent: Rare case report and review of the published literature

Bell's palsy treated with photobiomodulation in an adolescent: Rare case report and review of the published literature

Treatment of Bell's Palsy Using Monochromatic Infrared Energy: A Report of 2 Cases

Effect of Monochromatic Infrared Energy on Chronic Sciatic Pain

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