Pain, Joint
Conditions
Brief summary
To determine effectiveness of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation exercises in temporomandibular disorders for pain and limited joint mobility.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTMassage with post isometric relaxation exercises
Post isometric relaxation will be performed in supine position with neutrally positioned head.
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTMassage
conservative physiotherapy protocol including massage
Sponsors
Superior University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients with clinical features with myofascial pain and limited mouth opening fulfilling the Axis Group I of RDC/TMD criteria, * absence of temporomandibular disc displacement with or without reduction, * good general health (absence of chronic diseases which may affect temporomandibular joint or the masticatory muscles), * full dental arches with natural teeth or missing teeth replaced with fixed dental prostheses
Exclusion criteria
* earlier splint therapy, * pharmacotherapy (e.g., hormone replacement therapy, oral contraception and antidepressants), * injury of masticatory organ, * undergoing orthodontic treatment, * inflammation in oral cavity (e.g., impacted molars and pulp inflammation) and fibromyalgia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Massage exercises , Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises | 6 Months |
Outcome results
None listed