Effects of high thoracic spine manipulation on temporomandibular and cervical disorders

niversidade Metodista de Piracicaba0 个研究点开始时间: 2012年2月13日最近更新: 2023年5月29日

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•All volunteers must have:
•Diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) according to the RDC / TMD (Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIc and IIIa);
•Pain and / or fatigue in the masticatory muscles during functional activities for a minimum period of 3 months;
•Neck pain for at least 3 months;
•Diagnosed with cervical dysfunction according to the neck Disability Index (NDI);
•Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 25;
•Scores of pain in the masticatory muscles and cervical greater than 3 cm according to the VAS.

•Missing teeth;
•Cross bite;
•Complete dentures;
•Partial systemic neuromuscular diseases;
•History of trauma to the face and / or TMJ;
•Joint dislocation;
•In orthodontic treatment and / or medication actually affecting the musculoskeletal system (pain relievers anti-inflammatories and muscle relaxants);
•Red flag as a sign of malignant, infectious or inflammatory disease that contraindicate the use of manual therapy;
•Occurrence of cervical whiplash;
•Previous surgery of the cervical spine;
•Diagnosis of fibromyalgia;
•Previous experience with management over the past two months.

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niversidade Metodista de Piracicaba