Temporomandibular joint
Conditions
Interventions
Head up and down (10 times each side)
Intervention
Heating: The 10 vountaria will be oriented to move the head and neck in different directions: lateral inclination, extension-flexion and rotations. The movement will be repeated 2 to 3 ti
Look at the shoulder (10 times each side)
Stretching of the Sternocleidomastoid and Upper Trapezius Muscles
- Postural exercise
- Nod (10 repetitions): Each volunt
Other
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Sponsors
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All volunteers must: be between 18 and 55 years old; diagnosis of muscle TMD according to RDC / TMD (Ia and Ib); bilateral TMJ dysfunction; have pain and / or tiredness in the masticatory muscles during functional activities for more than 3 months and; present Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 25 kg / m2. The volunteers should present moderate pain intensity in the chewing muscles during chewing, being represented by a value greater than or equal to 4 cm according to VAS.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Women who have dental failure, open bite, crossbite, full or partial dentures, neuromuscular systemic diseases, history of trauma to the face and / or TMJ, joint dislocation, are undergoing orthodontic and / or drug treatment that affects the musculoskeletal system. in pregnancy, and / or who have a whiplash, previous surgery on the cervical spine, and a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Individuals with TMD who perform the cervical exercise protocol using visual feedback will have decreased pain, improved electrical signal and muscle coordination, decreased masticatory muscle fatigue when compared with a placebo group. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Individuals with TMD who perform the cervical exercise protocol using visual feedback will have increased range of motion and improved psychological aspects when compared to a placebo group. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactElisa Pelai
Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Outcome results
None listed