ORBICULARIS OCULI
STRENGTH TEST
• Testing for
To confirm Bell’s Palsy.
• Test positioning
The client is seated.
• Action
The client keeps their eyes closed.
The therapist tries to gently and slowly open the client’s eye on the affected side with their clean hands.
• Positive finding
The client cannot keep their eyes closed against the therapist’s resistance.
The Orbicularis Oculi Strength Test incorporates insights from Dr. Charles Bell, known for his work on facial nerve function, and Dr. Vladimir Janda, who contributed significantly to muscle testing and neuromuscular assessment.