Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy
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Carrie A Barrett

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• Case Report
  Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Case Report of a Multifaceted Physical Therapy Intervention
  Author(s): Malcolm T. Whitehead, J. Stephen Guffey and Carrie A Barrett Malcolm T. Whitehead, J. Stephen Guffey and Carrie A Barrett
  
  Background and purpose: Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is an uncommon diagnosis that has as part of its presentation unilateral facial paralysis. Functional limitations can include: asymmetric facial expression and difficulty speaking, drinking and eating. The most effective treatment is not clear based on published research. The following case study describes the use of various interventions to assist in facial muscle activation in a patient diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. Case description: A 55 year old female patient presented with right sided facial paralysis two months after diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The patient received progression of range of motion exercises, neuromuscular re-education, soft tissue mobilization, and trials of electrical stimulation as outlined in the current research. In conjunction, she received instruction.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7595.1000115

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