Comparison of Rocabado Approach Versus Postural Correction Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Interincisal Distance in Patients With Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction

Last updated: June 15, 2023
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Oral Facial Pain

Treatment

Postural correction exercises

Rocabdo exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT05917769
FUI/CTR/2023/9
  • Ages 18-45
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain and tenderness of jaw so posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be performed targeting jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and female of 18 to 45 years with TMD pain for less than six months and painrating at least moderate in severity
  • Must not be receiving any treatment for TMD at the onset of the study (for example, anocclusal splint, prescription medication)
  • Pain must have been of masticatory muscle origin
  • Pain on jaw movement, headache and referred pain are suggestive of a muscularproblems.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients of Systemic rheumatic disease & Fibromyalgia
  • Dental pathology
  • Orofacial pain disorders
  • Cervical structural pathology
  • Current use of analgesics more than 3 days per week
  • Current use of narcotics, hypnotic drugs, sedatives, or muscle relaxants

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Postural correction exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2023

Study Description

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction refers to pain in area of Temporo-mandibular joint and masticatory muscles.Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain or tenderness of jaw and aching pain in and around the ear along with difficulty in chewing.In addition to these symptoms the Temporo-mandibular dysfunction results in impairment of mouth opening. So the posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be used to treat patients which will target jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University Islamabad

    Islamabad, Federal 64000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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