Efficacy of Massage Versus Massage With Post Isometric Relaxation Exercises in Temporomandibular Disorders
Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
- Conditions
- Pain, Joint
- Interventions
- Diagnostic Test: MassageDiagnostic Test: Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises
- Registration Number
- NCT05810831
- Lead Sponsor
- Superior University
- Brief Summary
To determine effectiveness of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation exercises in temporomandibular disorders for pain and limited joint mobility.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- NOT_YET_RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 46
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
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Massage Massage - Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Massage exercises , Massage with post isometric relaxation exercises 6 Months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method