Effects of PNF Vs Rocabado exercise in muscular Temporomandibular joint disorders

EFFECTS OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION VS ROCABADO EXERCISE ON PAIN AND MAXIMAL MOUTH OPENING IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/077655

Enrollment

104

Registered

2024-12-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-12-09

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M266- Temporomandibular joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: It is a facilitatory technique used to train the weak muscles.it is widely used in various conditions like stroke etc. Patient is informed abo

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who meets the RDC for M-TMJ dysfunction. Patients with symptoms of clenching, grinding, joint sounds. Patients with limited jaw movements.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients having orthopedic, neurological or hematological cervical disorders, ii) Patients receiving occlusive treatments, iii) Patients using functional appliances. Patients with mandibular joint osteoarthritis. Patients with surgical history in the jaw. Patients with vertigo. Patients with headache associated with temporal-mandibular disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain pressure threshold,Timepoint: 8th week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Maximal Mouth OpeningTimepoint: 8th week;Jaw Function Limitation ScaleTimepoint: 8th week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactAshfak Abdul Kader S

Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Science

afzy1771@gmail.com9962697923

Outcome results

None listed

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