None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to investigate the degree of effect on pain, mandibular range of motion, and disability of two intra-oral osteopathic techniques applied weekly for 6 weeks to patients with temporomandibular joint disorder. The aims of the treatment are to improve mobility, and create joint space and blood flow to and from the tightly compacted joint, that may facilitate cartilage repair and thus reduce pain and improve mouth opening.
Interventions
Two intra-oral osteopathic techniques applied by a final year supervised Master of Osteopathy student during each of 6, 15-minute weekly treatment sessions. The first technique is a release of the masseter, temporalis and lateral and medial pterygoid muscles using inhibition. The second technique will distract the mandible from the temporal bone and articulate the joint. The aims of this treatment is to improve mobility, and create joint space and blood flow to and from the tightly compacted j
Two intra-oral osteopathic techniques applied by a final year supervised Master of Osteopathy student during each of 6, 15-minute weekly treatment sessions. The first technique is a release of the masseter, temporalis and lateral and medial pterygoid muscles using inhibition. The second technique will distract the mandible from the temporal bone and articulate the joint. The aims of this treatment is to improve mobility, and create joint space and blood flow to and from the tightly compacted joint, that may facilitate cartilage repair.
Sponsors
Catherine J. Bacon
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
History of persistent pain in the temporomandibular region for at least 6 weeks - at rest, clenching or opening. Evidence of restricted temporomandibular joint range of motion as determined by an examination process which assessed maximal mouth opening, lateral deviation, protrusion, and retrusion.
Exclusion criteria
Clinical or radio-graphical evidence of osteoporosis History of malignancy in the skull in the last 5 years – could alter bone structure and may increase the chance of metastases. History of fractures or dislocation of the mandible – Weakens the bone or the joint capsule which would result in an increase of risk to the subject. Recent, severe and ongoing jaw locking.
Outcome results
None listed