ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2018
The effect of a short term conservative physiotherapy versus occlusive splinting on pain and range of motion in cases of myogenic temporomandibular joint dysfunction: a randomized controlled trial.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 36 citations in OpenAlex.
- Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of combined jaw and cervicoscapular exercises on mouth opening and muscle properties in cervical extension type.Scientific reports · 2025Trial
- Evaluation of the efficacy of manual soft tissue therapy and therapeutic exercises in patients with pain and limited mobility TMJ: a randomized control trial (RCT).Head & face medicine · 2023Trial
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- Dentists' awareness in Kuwait of the role of physical therapy management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Nonpharmacological Interventions for Pain in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Systematic Review.European journal of dentistry · 2022Article
- Short-Term Effects of Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Administration in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] This study compared the effects of a short-term conservative physiotherapy program versus those of occlusive splinting on pain and range of motion in cases of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. [Participants and Methods] This study included 112 male and female participants with ages ranging from 15-27 years. Outcome measures were pain assessed by the visual analogue scale and Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion measured with the Temporomandibular joint opening index. Patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Conservative physiotherapy was provided to one group 3 days weekly while the other group received standard occlusive splinting. Splinting was used daily for the total period of treatment. Any adjustments for splints were done by the treating dentist. Both groups were treated for a total period of 6 weeks. [Results] Between group statistical analysis revealed a significant reduction in pain intensity and Temporomandibular joint opening index in favor of the conservative physiotherapy group. [Conclusion] Over a treatment period of 6 consecutive weeks, conservative physiotherapy could be a better initial treatment than occlusive splint in relieving pain and improving range of motion in cases of myogenic temporomandibular dysfunction.
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