Efficacy of Sub Occipital Myofacial Release Technique on Functional Disability in Temporomandibular Dysfunction with Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial (original) (raw)
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Revista CEFAC
Purpose: to investigate the possible association between the severity of the temporomandibular disorder, cervical pain, and mandibular function impairment. Methods: is a cross-sectional, descriptive study, conducted with 32 individuals with temporomandibular disorder, categorized by degree of severity, according to the Fonseca Index. Using the diagnosis criteria for temporomandibular disorder, the likely etiological factors for the disorder were established, as well as the intensity of the functional disability, resulting from cervical pain and of the mandibular impairment. The data obtained were statistically treated, adopting the significance level of 5%. Results: the mean age was 33.8 years, 90.6% being females. As for the degree of disorder, 56.3% presented severe TMD, followed by 28.1% showing a moderate one. The myogenic etiology was present in 93.7% of the patients. Cervical pain was present in 90.6% of them, of which, 59.4% presented a mild disability, and 25%, a moderate on...
Recovery from temporomandibular joint dysfunction: An overview of different physiotherapy approaches
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Background of the study is that Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) refers to a group of problems related to the temporomandibular joint. The etiology of TMJD is still unclear and is believed to be complex. Objective of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Myofascial Release Technique, Positional Release Technique & Conventional Therapy on pain, Mouth opening & functional status in temporomandibular joint dysfunction patients. Method includes temporomandibular joint dysfunction patients (N=30) recruited and randomly allocated into three groups (Myofascial Release Technique-MFR, Positional Release Technique and Conventional Therapy. All the groups completed 3 weeks of intervention. Results of the study includes the 3 weeks of treatment program resulted in significant improvement in reduction of pain (NPRS p<0.05) & increase in mouth opening (p<0.05) & increase the functional status in TMJD patients. However, was found to be more clinically effective compared to M...
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 2012
Objective: Studies investigating the efficacy of intraoral myofascial therapies (IMTs) for chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) are rare. The present study was an expansion of a previously published pilot study that investigated whether chiropractic IMT and the addition of education and self-care were superior to no-treatment or IMT alone for 5 outcome measures-interincisal opening range, jaw pain at rest, jaw pain upon opening, jaw pain upon clenching, and global reporting of change-over the course of 1 year. Methods: Ninety-three participants with myogenous TMD between the ages of 18 and 50 years experiencing chronic jaw pain of longer than 3 months in duration were recruited for the study. Successful applicants were randomized into 1 of 3 groups: (1) IMT consisting of 2 treatment interventions per week for 5 weeks, (2) IMT plus education and "selfcare" exercises (IMTESC), and (3) wait-list control. The main outcome measures were used. Range of motion findings were measured by vernier callipers in millimeters, and pain scores were quantified using an 11-point self-reported graded chronic pain scale. Global reporting of change was a 7-point self-reported scale, balanced positively and negatively around a zero midpoint. Results: There were statistically significant differences in resting, opening and clenching pain, opening scores, and global reporting of change (P b .05) in both treatment groups compared with the controls at 6 months and 1 year. There were also significant differences between the 2 treatment groups at 1 year. Conclusions: The study suggests that both chiropractic IMT and IMTESC were superior to no-treatment of chronic myogenous TMD over the course of 1 year, with IMTESC also being superior to IMT at 1 year. (J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2012;35:26-37) • Both treatment groups showed significant improvement in pain scores at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year compared with the control group (notreatment group), with the combination group only showing general clinical superiority over the treatment-only group at 1 year.
Effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy on temporomandibular disorders
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The objectives of the current study were to analyze the effects of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) on the treatment of subjects with associated articular and muscular temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Thirty subjects with associated articular and muscular TMD, according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD), were randomly divided into groups: 10 were treated with OMT (T group), 10 with an occlusal splint (OS group), and 10 untreated control group with TMD (SC). Ten subjects without TMD represented the asymptomatic group (AC). All subjects had a clinical examination and were interviewed to determine Helkimo's Indexes (Di and Ai), the frequency and severity of signs and symptoms, and orofacial myofunctional evaluation. During the diagnostic phase, there were significant differences between groups T and AC. There were no significant differences between group T and OC and SC groups. During the final phase, groups T and OS presented significant improvement, however, th...
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Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2021
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Are exercises with or without occlusal splints more effective in the reduction of pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders of myogenic origin? A systematic review Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is a term used to describe a set of clinical conditions that may compromise the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and masticatory muscles and/or associated structures, considered the most frequent cause of orofacial pain of non-dental origin. In recent years, many forms of physical therapy have been used in the treatment of TMD to reduce pain and improve the range of mandibular movement present in this impairment. Among these resources are kinesiotherapy (exercise), electrothermal and manual therapy, acupuncture, training posture, mobilizations, and biofeedback. Objectives: To determine if exercises with or without occlusal splints are effective in reducing pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) of myogenic origin. Methodology: This systematic review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (CRD 42019134244). Controlled trials published in PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library following PRISMA guidelines up to April 2022 were randomized and included. The population above 18 years, which evaluated the effectiveness of exercise with or without occlusal splints in reducing pain in patients with TMD of myogenic origin, diagnosed through the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, was also included. There was no restriction on the period of publication. Cochrane risk of bias analysis was performed. Results: Of the five included articles, all showed a reduction of pain, but without significant differences between the interventions performed. Additionally, studies that evaluated the quality of life and mandibular movements showed a reduction in pain, but no significant differences between therapies. Conclusion: The analyzed studies showed no difference in the improvement of pain, quality of life, and mandibular movements between the groups that performed only exercises or the associated treatments.
Chiropractic and Manual Therapies, 2013
Background: Myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are considered to be a common musculoskeletal condition. No studies exist comparing intra-oral myofascial therapies to education, self-care and exercise (ESC) for TMD. This study evaluated short-term differences in pain and mouth opening range between intra-oral myofascial therapy (IMT) and an ESC program. Methods: Forty-six participants with chronic myogenous TMD (as assessed according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria Axis 1 procedure) were consecutively block randomised into either an IMT group or an ESC group. Each group received two sessions per week (for five weeks) of either IMT or short talks on the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the jaw plus instruction and supervision of self-care exercises. The sessions were conducted at the first author's jaw pain and chiropractic clinic in Sydney, Australia. Primary outcome measures included pain at rest, upon opening and clenching, using an eleven point ordinal self reported pain scale. A secondary outcome measure consisted of maximum voluntary opening range in millimetres. Data were analysed using linear models for means and logistic regression for responder analysis.
Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint diseases and parafunctional habits contributing to TMD. Method: Using a structured proforma and questionnaire data was collected from 162 subjects to determine signs and symptoms of temporomandibular joint diseases and associated parafunctional habits contributing to TMD. Results: The results showed that most frequent reporting sign was painful TMJ(61.4% females)and (56.96% males)while least frequent sign was deviation of mandibular movement representing(24.09% and 26.58%) neck stiffness(26.0%and 22.7%)and mandibular deviation(24.09%and 26.58%).clicking and clenching was reported to be 49.39% and 42.16% in females and 39.24%and 40.50% in males respectively. The percentage distribution of headache was noted to be 42.16% in females and 40.50% in males. while 60.24% females and 44.30% males reported themselves to be stressed or tense. Painful muscles were however reported by 33.73%...