CompletedPhase 1

Stretching Exercises and Temporomandibular Disorders

Brazil24 participantsStarted 2004-02

Plain-language summary

To compare the efficacy of global postural reeducation (GPR) with static stretching exercises (SS) in the treatment of women with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Physical therapy is of importance in the treatment of myogenic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Both stretching exercise and global posture reeducation are equally effective in the treatment of TMD.

Who can participate

Age range19 Years – 40 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Helkimo index III, * Myogenic TMD, AND * Presence of para-functional habits, such as: bruxism, teeth clenching, mouth-breathing and lip biting. Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery or trauma in the orofacial region, * Systemic or degenerative diseases, OR * Undergoing odontological, psychological, or physical therapy treatments.

What they're measuring

Pain

Timeframe: 2

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00993577

SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2006-07

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