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Conditions
Brief summary
The pelvic floor muscles play an important role in the proper functioning of the pelvic and abdominal organs. The pelvic floor muscles are structurally connected to other areas of the body, forming part of the deep anterior line which is one of myofascial chains.. Due to its course, this line connects the pelvic floor muscles with two distant areas - the sole of the foot and the temporomandibular joint. Functional and structural connections between these elements of the musculoskeletal system allow to assume that the applied therapy may cause beneficial effects not only in the area of temporomandibular joints, but also in the cervical section, pelvic floor muscles and feet. The aim of the study is to evaluate a single therapy within the temporomandibular joints on the activity of the pelvic floor muscles. In addition, taking into account the connections within the anterior myofascial band, the effect of therapy on the balance and load distribution of the feet will be assessed.
Interventions
In the experimental group, a one-time therapy of the temporomandibular joints will be used. The therapy will consist of soft tissue mobilization techniques inside and outside the temporomandibular joints. External techniques will include 1-minute compression on the trigger points, positional release and myofascial release within the temporal muscle and masseter muscle. Internal techniques will include coppression and relaxation of the pterygoid muscle and masseter muscle. The therapy will be per
In the experimental group, a one-time therapy of the temporomandibular joints will be used. The therapy will consist of soft tissue mobilization techniques inside and outside the temporomandibular joints. External techniques will include 1-minute compression on the trigger points, positional release and myofascial release within the temporal muscle and masseter muscle. Internal techniques will include coppression and relaxation of the pterygoid muscle and masseter muscle. The therapy will be performed by physiotherapist in the supine position of patient and will last approximately 15 minutes. The measurements will be performed before and after the therapy.
Sponsors
PhD Iwona Sulowska-Daszyk
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Prevention
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
- nulliparous; - no pregnancies or miscarriages; - no reported dysfunctions in the genitourinary system; - consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
- dysfunction in the genitourinary system; - past surgical procedures; - trauma in the last 6 months before entering the study; - neurological diseases; - systemic diseases; - pregnancy; - participation in therapy within the temporomandibular joints in the last 6 months before entering the study; - pelvic floor muscle training in the last 6 months before entering the study; - lack of consent to participate in research
Outcome results
None listed