ArticleJournal of chiropractic medicine2013
Chiropractic management of Bell palsy with low level laser and manipulation: a case report.
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- Efficacy of Repeated Low-Level Red Light (RLRL) therapy on myopia outcomes in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC ophthalmology · 2024Pooled it
- Treatment of idiopathic facial paralysis (Bell's Palsy) and secondary facial paralysis with extracellular vesicles: a pilot safety study.BMC neurology · 2023Article
- Concurrent Bell's Palsy and Facial Pain Improving with Multimodal Chiropractic Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review.The American journal of case reports · 2022Review
- Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain: Low-Level Laser Therapy vs. Sham Laser.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2022Article
- Orthokeratology and Low-Intensity Laser Therapy for Slowing the Progression of Myopia in Children.BioMed research international · 2021Article
- Treatment of Bell's Palsy Using Monochromatic Infrared Energy: A Report of 2 Cases.Journal of chiropractic medicine · 2014Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe purpose of this case report is to describe chiropractic management including the use of cold laser and chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of a patient with Bell palsy. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 40-year-old male patient had a 10-day history of facial paralysis on his left side, including the inability to close his left eye, which also had tearing and a burning sensation. The patient had trouble lifting his left lip and complained of drooling while brushing his teeth. There was no previous history of similar symptoms or a recent infection. Prior treatment had included oral steroids. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient was treated with low-level laser therapy and chiropractic manipulation 2 times in 4 days. The laser was applied along the course of the facial nerve for 30 seconds at each point and for 1 minute at the stylomastoid foramen. The laser used was a GaAs class 4 laser with a wavelength of 910 nm. The patient perceived a 70% to 80% improvement of facial movement after the first treatment. After the second treatment, the patient reported full control of his facial movements.
conclusionA patient with acute facial paralysis appeared to have complete resolution of his symptoms following the application of low-level laser therapy and chiropractic manipulation.
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