The effects of myofascial induction therapy in survivors of head and neck cancer: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We aim to evaluate the effects of myofascial induction therapy (MIT) on the sequelae suffered by the survivors of HNC (sHNC).

Methods

We enrolled 46 sHNC in a randomized controlled trial (RCT), of whom 20 received a MIT protocol and 23 were placed on a waitlist while receiving the recommended treatment for 6 weeks. The MIT protocol included a total of 18 sessions, 3 days a week on alternate days for 6 weeks. Maximal mouth opening, the presence of temporomandibular dysfunction, cervical endurance, active range of motion (AROM), shoulder AROM, handgrip strength, and perceived physical fitness were assessed.

Results

Maximal mouth opening, temporomandibular dysfunction, cervical endurance, and AROM, affected shoulder abduction and unaffected shoulder flexion and e

SUBMITTER: Ortiz-Comino L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9758021 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature