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ArticlePediatric rheumatology online journal2023

Impact of physiotherapy on orofacial manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Stratos Vassis, Cory M Resnick, Mette Nørgaard, Kathleen M Strawn, Helle Grove, Beatrice Noeldeke, Troels Herlin, Thomas Klit Pedersen, Peter Bangsgaard Stoustrup

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Article in Pediatric rheumatology online journal, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 3 countries.

Stratos VassisSection of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Vennelyst Blvd. 9, Aarhus C, DK-8000, Denmark. Stratos.vassis@dent.au.dk.
Cory M ResnickDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Harvard Medical School, 188 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, United States of America.
Mette NørgaardDepartment of Physiotherapy, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Denmark, Palle Juul- Jensens Boulevard 103, Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark.
Kathleen M StrawnDepartment of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, United States of America.
Helle GroveMårslet Fysioterapi & Traeningscenter, Hørretvej 16 C, Mårslet, 8320, Denmark.
Beatrice NoeldekeLeibniz University Hannover, Welfengarten 1, 30167, Hannover, Germany.
Troels HerlinDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, Aarhus University, Palle Juul- Jensens Boulevard 103, Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark.
Thomas Klit PedersenSection of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Vennelyst Blvd. 9, Aarhus C, DK-8000, Denmark.
Peter Bangsgaard StoustrupSection of Orthodontics, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University, Vennelyst Blvd. 9, Aarhus C, DK-8000, Denmark.
Aarhus University · DKAarhus University Hospital · DKBoston Children's Hospital · USHarvard University · USLeibniz University Hannover · DE

Funding

Danish Rheumatism Association
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysiotherapy appears as a promising therapy option for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) [1, 2], but the effects of physiotherapy and jaw exercises on JIA-related orofacial symptoms remain unknown [3]. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to assess the impact of orofacial physiotherapy and home-exercise programs in patients with JIA and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement.

methodsTwelve patients with JIA and TMJ involvement received a treatment of physiotherapy, complemented by prescribed home exercises spanning over eight weeks. Orofacial symptoms and dysfunction were monitored pre-treatment, during treatment, after treatment, and at a three-months follow-up.

resultsOrofacial pain frequency and intensity significantly decreased during the course of the treatment (p = 0.009 and p = 0.006), with further reductions observed at the three-month follow-up (p = 0.007 and p = 0.002). During treatment, the mandibular function improved significantly in terms of maximal mouth opening capacity, laterotrusion, and protrusion.

conclusionsThis proof-of-concept study shows favourable effects of physiotherapy and home excercises in the management of JIA-related orofacial symptoms and dysfunctions.

Indexed as

Arthritis, JuvenileTemporomandibular Joint DisordersFacial PainHumansPhysical Therapy ModalitiesTemporomandibular JointHome exercisesJuvenile idiopathic arthritisOrofacial symptoms, TMJ arthritisPhysiotherapy

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PMID37828517
PMCPMC10571390
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