CompletedNot Applicable

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises in Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Turkey (Türkiye)25 participantsStarted 2020-01-07

Plain-language summary

Individuals who were diagnosed with reduction disc displacement by Research Diagnostic criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD / RDC) were included in the study. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises were performed for 30 minutes using neck jaw and tongue patterns with rhythmic stabilization (RS) and combination of isotonics (CI) techniques by physiotherapist. Maximal mouth openings were measured with caliper, pain intensities were measured with visual analogue scale and pressure pain thresholds with hand algometer.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 25 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteers between 18-25 years female, admitted to the study with clenching, grinding, clicking, jaw pain when eating hard foods, and limited and painful mouth movements. Exclusion Criteria: * Having orthopedic, neurological or rheumatological cervical disorders which affect the jaw motions; receiving occlusal therapy as a companion to treatment, those who have an operation in the area of jaw, head and neck and those with vertigo that prevents head movements during exercises.

What they're measuring

Pain Treshold

Timeframe: the immediate effect will be measured as soon as the exercise is finished

Pain intensity

Timeframe: the immediate effect will be measured as soon as the exercise is finished

Maximum mouth opening

Timeframe: the immediate effect will be measured as soon as the exercise is finished

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04967131

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-30

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