Impact of physiotherapy on orofacial manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiotherapy 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.

Methods

Twelve 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.

Results

Orofacial pain frequency and intensity significantly decreas

SUBMITTER: Vassis S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571390 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature