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Effects of upper neck mobilization and soft tissue stretch in forward head posture individuals having jaw pain.

Efficacy of upper cervical spine mobilization and myofascial release in forward head posture individuals having temporo mandibular joint dysfunction

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/10/015877
Enrollment
40
Registered
2018-10-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M20-M25- Other joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Upper cervical spine,mobilization,conventional phyiotherapy- hot pack, ultrasound, TENS, deep neck flexor strengthening: 3 groups- A,B,C group A - upper cervical spine mobilization and

Sponsors

Bhumika Sudha
Lead Sponsor
Manu Goyal
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Both male and female 2)Age group between 22 to 40 years 3)Tender masticatory muscles ( masseter and temporalis) with latent trigger points on palpation 4)Tender cervical muscles (upper trapezius and sternocleidomastoid) ) with latent trigger points on palpation 5)Patients with reduced jaw opening with interincisal distance 6)Patients having forward head posture

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Recent history of trauma and fracture around TM joint and/or cervical spine • Patients undergone any surgery of TM joint and/or cervical spine • Unco-operative patients • Patients with any mental illness • Acute pain or dental problems other than TMJ dysfunction

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS VERNIER CALLIPER JFLS-8 Timepoint: 2 times—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Universal goniometer Pressure biofeedbackTimepoint: 2 times—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBhumika Sudha

MMIPR, MM deemed to be University, Mullana, Ambala

manugoyal1111@gmail.com8058830229

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026