CompletedNot Applicable

Myofascial Release Therapy for TMD Pain: A Randomized Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)45 participantsStarted 2022-12-23

Plain-language summary

We aim to compare the effectiveness of MFR and exercise therapy on mobility and function by investigating the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection in participants with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and low back pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants aged 18-50 years diagnosed with TMD * Persons with a score of 20% or more on the Oswestry waist index, and * People with low back pain for more than 3 months * Persons with mechanical low back pain and lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits will be included in the study. * Persons with acute or chronic temporomandibular dysfunction will be included Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological problems, * Presence of extruded and sequestered lumbar disc herniation * Cardiovascular symptoms and circulation problems, * Infection, * Fibromyalgia, Acute arthritis conditions * Those with spinal abnormalities, * Fracture history, presence of dislocation / subluxation will be excluded

What they're measuring

Algometer

Timeframe: 5 minute

Myotonometry

Timeframe: 10 minute

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05673642

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-01-25

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