Efficacy of massage versus massage with post isometric relaxation in temporomandibular disorders: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a common condition affecting the masticatory muscles and joint mobility.

Objectives

The primary objective was to compare the effects of massage therapy alone and massage therapy combined with post-isometric relaxation exercises in patients with TMD for pain and maximal mouth opening.

Design

Assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Chaudhry Muhammad Akram Dental Hospital, Lahore Medical and Dental Hospital.

Subjects

Temporomandibular joint disorder patients.

Intervention

Group A (n = 23) received conventional treatment including massage and therapeutic exercises consecutively for 2 weeks. Group B (n = 23) received post-isometric relaxation technique along with

SUBMITTER: Tariq M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11097573 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature