Disorders, Temporomandibular Joint, Range of Motion, Articular
Conditions
Keywords
range of motion, articular, disorders, temporomandibular joint
Brief summary
A 14-day physiotherapy treatment for temporomandibular joint hyperlaxity is established. Pre-intervention measurements and intermediate and end-of-treatment measurements are taken. Range of movement, algometry and muscle balance are assessed.
Interventions
A treatment plan is carried out which aims to improve pain, muscle balance and range of motion of the temporomandibular joint.
Sponsors
Universidad Católica de Ávila
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Woman with temporomandicular joint pain for six months and diagnosed with hyperlaxity in the joint.
Exclusion criteria
* Men * No temporomandibular joint pain or hyperlaxity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range motion | 14 days | The range of movement in the temporomandibular joint is assessed. |
| VAS | 14 days | Pain in the temporomandibular artiuclation measured with an algometer and VAS is assessed. |
| Strength | 14 days | The strength of the temporomandibular joint musculature measured with an algometer is assessed. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed