Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Bitlis Eren University30 enrolled

Overview

It is planned to examine the effect of cervical stabilization exercises on Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms in individuals with TMJ disorder.

Individuals included in the study will be divided into 2 groups, Stabilization and Control groups, by block randomization method. A standard treatment program (Education + home exercises) will be applied to both groups. In addition to the stabilization group, cervical stabilization exercises will be applied. Individuals will be evaluated with the Sociodemographic Data Form before the application. Before and after the application, individuals were assessed for TMJ pain with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), TMJ symptom severity with the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and cervical posture, mobility and muscle performance will be evaluated with craniovertebral angle, goniometer and craniocervical flexion test.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

Cervical stabilization exercisesOTHER

Cervical Stabilization Exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 8 weeks.

Standard treatment (Education + home exercises)OTHER

Individuals will be informed about TMJ disorders, parafunctional activities (chewing gum, nail/pen biting, etc.) and recommendations. In addition, Rocabado exercises will be given as a home program.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Having a TMJ disorder according to the TMJ Disorders Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD), * Being between the ages of 18-65, Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological diseases (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease), * Metabolic and systemic diseases (such as Hypothyroidism, Hypercalcemia, Diabetes mellitus, Celiac disease), * Rheumatologic diseases (such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma), * History of head and spine trauma/surgery in the last 6 months, * History of malignancy and pregnant women will be excluded.

Locations (1)

Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi

Merkez, Bitlis, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

TMJ pain will be evaluated at rest with the NPRS scale. It is a scale scored between 0-10 points and '0 points means 'I have no pain' and '10 points means 'I have unbearable pain'. NRS score between 1-3 points indicates mild pain, between 4-6 points indicates moderate pain and between 7-10 points indicates severe pain.