Status:
COMPLETED
Is PNF Application Effective on Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Conditions:
TMD
TMJ Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare effects of Rocabado exercises which is conventional physiotherapy treatment alone vs. combine it with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) in p...
Detailed Description
Infrared heat will be applied to the neck and face areas for 15 minutes for individuals with TMD with forward head posture in both groups. Then Group 1 will perform Rocabado exercises only, and Group ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of TMD according to the diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders (RDC/TMD),
- Presence of trigger points in the relevant muscles,
- Presence of pain
Exclusion
- Intra-articular or degenerative joint disorders and subluxation requiring urgent treatment;
- History of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or cervical region surgery in the last 3 months;
- Treatment history from relevant areas;
- Presence of rheumatic diseases, including TMJ diseases;
- TMJ instability or fracture;
- Presence of perception-cognition disorder;
- Presence of chronic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia
- Orthopedic, neurological or rheumatological cervical disorders affecting jaw movements
- History of surgery in the jaw, head and neck area
- Presence of vertigo that prevents head movements during exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 5 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06087432
Start Date
September 5 2023
End Date
December 30 2024
Last Update
February 20 2025
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Gizem Ergezen
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye), 34810