The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on the cervical spine by comparing it with Core Stabilization Training (CST) or Control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are: Is the effectiveness of the addition of FDM-based Manual Therapy to conventional therapy different from the addition of CST or control? Is the effectiveness of the addition of CST to conventional therapy different from the addition of FDM or control? All participants in the intervention groups will be given eight-week conventional therapy (Rocabado Exercises and Patient Education) in addition to FDM-based Manual Therapy or CST. Participants in the control group will not be given any therapy during the study. Neck pain intensity, hand grip strength, head posture, cervical muscle performance, cervical range of motion (function), disability, and quality of life will be assessed.
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Eye-Tragus-Horizontal Angle on lateral photography of head posture
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Pogonion-Tragus-C7 Angle on lateral photography of head posture
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Tragus-C7-Horizontal Angle on lateral photography of head posture
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Tragus-C7-Shoulder Angle on lateral photography of head posture
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Shoulder-C7-Horizontal Angle on lateral photography of head posture
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Disability based on Neck Disability Index
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Quality of Life based on Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach-Biopsychosocial Questionnaire
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
Chronic neck pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th week
Neck pain intensity at last seven days based on Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire
Timeframe: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th week
Present neck pain intensity
Timeframe: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th week
Present neck pain intensity (ordinal)
Timeframe: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th week
Neck pain intensity at last seven days based on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: Baseline, 2nd week, 4th week, 6th week and 8th week
Cervical active range of motion
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks