Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Student Linked Bursary
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Potential participants must comply with the following to be included in the trial: • Both male and females will be included in this study. • Participants need to be between the ages of 18 – 45 years old. This is because the mean age of TMD falls within this age range and the mean age of onset of osteoarthritis in patients was 45.67 years for the right TMJ and 46.03 years for the left TMJ. • Participants must present with the correct diagnostic criteria for TMD.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Potential participants will be excluded from the trial if they present with any of the following criteria: • Participants with contraindications to either chiropractic manipulation or TENS. • Participants who are already being treated for TMD at the time of the study that may interfere with the results of this study. • Participants who are taking any form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or analgesics that may interfere with the study results or lead to any side effects.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Subjective data will include the TMJ Scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Objective data will include the Pain Pressure Algometer and measuring the opening capability of the Mandible. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactBerle Schoeman
Researcher
Outcome results
None listed