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Additional Effects of Joint Mobilization in Addition to Rocabado Exercises on Alleviating Trismus Following Third Molar Extraction
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Summary
Without appropriate early intervention, prolonged trismus can lead to lasting complications like reduced jaw mobility or temporomandibular joint disorders.Therefore joint mobilization will impact on trismus, that will offer valuable insights into how these interventions will affect inflammation, muscle function and overall healing process within TMJ besides rocabado exercises that involves a series of movements and stretches targeting the muscles and joints involved in chewing,swallowing and speaking and minimizing muscle tension and opening the mouth, preventing further deterioration of jaw function and improving overall quality of life of individuals. If found effective, this will be added to the literature for the treatment of trismus after third molar extraction.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2024-06-10
Completion Date
2024-12-30
Last Updated
2024-08-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Electrotherapy
Therapeutic ultrasound: pulse mode - 1:4, frequency 3 MHz, intensity- 0.8 watt/cm2 for about 3-4 minutes.
Rocabado exercises
6 Rocabado exercises 6 Reps each.
Maitland oscillatory mobilizations
Mobilizations will be performed in Grade 1 initially and then progressed to Grade 2 and 3. Techniques used are anterior, lateral and inferior glides
Locations (1)
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan