To Study The Effect Of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation And Rehabilitative Exercise Of Masseter And Buccinator In Oral Phase Of Neurogenic Dysphagia
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2020, Volume 7, Issue 11, Pages 4227-4240
Abstract
INTRODUCTIONDysphagia is a derivative of Greek word "Dys" means "with difficulty or dysfunction"
and "Phagia" means "to eat". Thus, it is defined as difficulty in swallowing or processing
food from mouth to the stomach. 1
AIM OF STUDY
To study the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and
rehabilitative exercise on master and buccinator group of muscle in oral phase of neurogenic
dysphasia.
METHODS:
30 patients with neurogenic dysphagia were selected according to the inclusion
criteria. Dysphagia was evaluated with the help of FDS and NEDS respectively. The group A
received NMES on buccinators and group B received NMES on masseter , both groups
received exercise of their respective muscle. The treatment duration of both group was 5 days
per week for 4 weeks. The post intervention data was compared with pre intervention data
and improvement in functional activity was thus measured. Main Outcome Measure FDS (
Functional dysphagia scale) and NEDS (Neurological examination dysphagia scale)
CONCLUSION :
NMES & rehabilitative exercise helps in improving neurogenic dysphagia.
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