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ArticleBMC oral health2026

The effect of self-mobilization in combination with exercises on pain and function in patients with myogenic temporomandibular disorders; a self-controlled experimental study.

Akram Amro, Layan Shawar, Samah Salamah, Raid Jaradat, Jehan Atiya, Haytham Iseed, Dania Mufreh, Raghda Amro, Alhareth M Amro

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Akram AmroFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Layan ShawarLebanon Dental Clinic, Hebron, Palestine.
Samah SalamahFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Raid JaradatFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Jehan AtiyaFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Haytham IseedFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Dania MufrehFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Raghda AmroFaculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Alhareth M AmroFaculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, 9020000, Palestine. alhareth.amro@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7453-0319

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Abstract

introductionTemporo-mandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a common musculoskeletal dysfunction that can affect the daily living of around 60% of the population. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured, home-based rehabilitation program combining self-mobilization and exercises in improving pain and function in patients with myogenic TMD.

resultsParticipants showed a significant improvement in deep neck flexors endurance from pre-test 21.16 s to 32.16 at post-test (mean difference 11 s SD = 5.061), a decrease in Muscle tenderness as reported by VAS. (Temporalis muscle from 3 to 1.5 and Masseter muscle from 4 to 2 (approximately a decrease in 50%). A decrease in TMJ pain frequency from 1.97 to 1.38 (mean difference 0.59, SD = 0.911), and an increase in mouth opening ROM from 3.575 to 4.141 cm (mean difference 0.566, SD = 0.0411).

conclusionHome-based self-mobilization in combination with a home rehabilitation exercise program reduced pain, decreased tenderness in mastication muscles, and improved mouth opening range in this group of TMD patients.

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Exercise TherapyFacial PainSelf CareTemporomandibular Joint DisordersAdultFemaleHumansMaleMasseter MuscleMasticatory MusclesMiddle AgedPain MeasurementRange of Motion, ArticularYoung AdultExercisesFeasibilityFunctionMyogenic TMDPainSelf-mobilizationTemporomandibular disorder

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