Condition 1: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder due to Postural Alignment (Forward Head Posture). Condition 2: Temporomandibular Joint Disorders due to Forward Head Posture. Temporomandibular joint disorders Temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group will follow routine physical therapy which include ultrasound\TENS \infrared and stretching\strengthening exercises for 4 weeks(3 session per week) and home exercises for
do it 3 times per day. Exercise no:2 Place your two fingers on the left side of the jaw. Resist its movement to the same side.Hold it for 10 seconds and relax for 5 seconds.Repeat 10 times
do it 3 times per day. Repeat on the opposite side.Exercise no:3 Bend your index finger and place the knuckle between your front teeth, hold it for 6 seconds.If your symptoms are not aggravated, incre
do it 3 times per day. Exercise will be progressed according to patient condition. range of motion of TMJ and mild stretch at the end of
Sponsors
The University of Lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having temporomandibular joint disorders with postural neck alignment Pre-diagnosed patients referred by dentist and orthotics
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systemic or local pathology like infectious or vascular disease of orofacial region Patient using another form of treatment for temporomandibular disorders Patient using functional appliances History of frequent open dislocation Rheumatoid arthritis Cervical radiculopathies Osteoarthritis of temporomandibular joint Peripheral nerve injury
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Range of motion of temporomandibular joint(activity limitation test). Timepoint: Range of motion will be measure before and after 6, 12 week of treatment. Method of measurement: Range of motion measure through vernier caliper.;Pain. Timepoint: Pain will be measure before and after 6, 12 week of treatment. Method of measurement: VAS scale will be used to measure pain. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impairment of body structure and body function test (forward head posture). Timepoint: Different postural angles will be measure before and after 6, 12 week of treatment. Method of measurement: photogrammatory method will be used. A picture will be taken from camera from 2 meter. lines will be drawn by posturescren app to measure sagittal head, cervical line and shoulder angles for postural assessment by the help of posture screen app. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactSarwat Anees
Punjab Social Security Health Management Company Hospital
Outcome results
None listed