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TMJ
Syndrome(Jaw Pain) Physical Therapy Treatment Effectiveness This is a summary of recent Scientific Articles showing the benefits of physical therapy interventions for patients suffering TMJ (jaw) pain:
Usefulness
of posture training for patients with temporomandibular disorders. Authors:
Wright
EF, Domenech
MA, Fischer
JR Jr. Journal
of American Dental Association. 2000 Feb.; 131(2):202-10 The
authors studied 168 patients with TMJ pain of muscle origin. They divided
the patients in 2 groups. Group 1 received treatment under the direction
of a physical therapist. Treatment included exercises and posture
training. Group 2 received no exercise or posture training. After 4 weeks
of treatment the authors concluded that the group 1 showed significant
symptom reduction compared to group 2. Therefore the listed treatments are
an effective way to treat TMJ patients.
Treatment
alternatives for patients with masticatory myofascial pain. Authors:
Wright EF,
Schiffman El. Journal
of American Dental Association. 1995 Jul;126(7):1030-9 The
authors reviewed many clinical studies and report that stretching
exercises with the use of heat is an effective way to treat TMJ syndrome.
Usefulness
of posture training for patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Authors:
Wright EF,
Domenech
MA, Fischer JR
Jr.
Journal
of the American Dental Association. 2000 Feb;131(2):202-10
The
authors divided 69 patients with TMJ syndrome in to two groups. One group
received posture training and TMJ self-management instructions while the
control group received TMJ. They concluded that posture training and TMJ
self-management instructions are significantly more effective than TMJ
self-management instructions alone for patients with TMJ dysfunction.
Effectiveness
of exercise therapy in patients with internal derangement of the
temporomandibular joint. Authors:
Nicolakis P,
Erdogmus B,
Kopf A,
Ebenbichler
G, Kollmitzer J,
Piehslinger
E, Fialka-Moser
V. Journal
of Oral Rehabilitation. 2001 Dec;28(12):1158-64 The
authors examined treatment outcomes in 20 TMJ syndrome patients treated
with exercises, correction of body posture and relaxation techniques under
the direction of physical therapist. They concluded that there is
significant scientific evidence that the
listed treatments is an effective way to treat TMJ disorders.
An
investigation of the effectiveness of exercise and manual therapy in
treating of TMJ osteoarthritis. Authors:
Nicolakis P,
Burak EC,
Kollmitzer J,
et al. Cranio.
2001 Jan;19(1):26-32 The
authors reviewed treatment outcomes in twenty patient with TMJ
osteoarthritis treated with manual therapy and exercises under the
direction of a physical therapist. They concluded that both treatment are
effective in treating TMJ osteoarthritis.
Home-exercise
regimes for the management of non specific temporomandibular
disorders. Authors:
Michelotti
A, de
Wijer A, Steenks
M, Farella
M. Journal
of Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery. 2003 Jun;61(6)707-12 The
authors reported that scientific reports and their clinical experience
show that physical therapy can be regarded as a first choice approach in
selected TMJ syndrome patients.
*The information in this page is for information only and is not intended to serve as medical advice or consultation. Consult your personal health care professional before beginning self-treatment.
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