Electromyographic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
- Sponsor
- Bahçeşehir University
- Enrollment
- 34
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 3 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may experience changes in muscle activation as a result of symptoms such as pain and limitation of movement. The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of manual therapy electromyographically in patients with TMD.
Detailed Description
TMD is a common condition in the community. It may occur due to factors such as trauma, stress, occlusal disorders. Symptoms include pain, limitation in mouth opening, joint voice, postural and psychosocial disorders. TMD/RDC diagnostic criteria are used in the classification of TMD, and accordingly, it is stated that it may originate from the joint, disc and chewing muscles. In the treatment, conservative treatments such as patient education, manual therapy and exercises are applied first. Manual therapy is an effective physiotherapy method on pain and muscle dysfunctions in musculoskeletal problems. In our study, electromyographic changes of masticatory muscles will be examined by applying manual treatment to the masticatory muscles and cervical region in myofascial TMD patients according to TMD/RC.
Investigators
Kumru Ateş
PhD-C
Bahçeşehir University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •No cognitive impairment
- •Diagnosed with temporomandibular joint(TMJ) dysfunction of myofascial origin,
- •Volunteers aged 18-65
Exclusion Criteria
- •Malignancy and fracture of the cervical region and/or TMJ
- •Active infection
- •Patients actively receiving cervical and/or TMJ-related therapy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Time Frame: Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.
A Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is one of the pain rating scales used for the first time in 1921 by Hayes and Patterson. It is often used in epidemiologic and clinical research to measure the intensity or frequency of various symptoms.
Secondary Outcomes
- Maximum Mouth Opening (MMO)(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)
- Functional Limitation Scale of the Jaw-8(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)
- TAMPA(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)
- Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS)(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)
- Electromyography (EMG)(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)
- Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT)(Change from initial assessment to 4 weeks after initial assessment.)