orofacial pain
Conditions
Interventions
eccentric exercise
gum chewing
low level jaw clenching
control (no exercise)
Sponsors
Nagasaki university hospital, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy subject who are free from any signs and symptoms of craniomandibular, neck and shoulder disorders.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Person with habit of stomatognathic region, chronic pain, using pacemaker. Person that informed consent was not obtained. Person who is hard to adapt itself to exercise-load and/or stimulation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain sensitivity to electrical stimulation measuring point 1) baseline, 2) 2 days after exercise load, 3) 1 week after exercise load | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) muscle activity 2) VAS values of pain and fatigue | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTetsurou Torisu
Nagasaki university hospital Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
Outcome results
None listed