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Investigation of the Effects of Different Treatment Approaches in Jaw (Temporomandibular) Joint Disorders
Sponsor: Hacettepe University
Summary
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are common conditions that may cause jaw pain, limited jaw movement, and reduced quality of life. Individuals with TMD can also experience neck-related problems, balance impairments, emotional changes, and sleep disturbances. This interventional study aims to investigate the effects of a combined physiotherapy and rehabilitation program in individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. The intervention consists of conventional manual therapy techniques applied to the temporomandibular joint and cervical region, combined with specific manual therapy techniques targeting the limbic system, along with therapeutic exercise applications. The study will evaluate the effects of this combined treatment approach on pain, jaw range of motion, joint position sense, balance, emotional status, patient satisfaction, and quality of life and sleep in individuals with TMD.
Official title: Investigation of the Effects of Limbic System-Oriented Combined Manual Therapy on Pain, Joint Range of Motion, Muscle Strength, Joint Position Sense, Balance, Functional Status, Emotional State, Quality of Life, and Sleep Quality in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-12-15
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2026-02-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Conventional Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program
The intervention is delivered over a 6-week period. Manual therapy techniques applied to the cervical region and temporomandibular joint, along with supervised jaw exercises, are administered twice per week. In addition, participants perform postural exercises as part of a home exercise program for 6 weeks, 5 days per week, three times per day, with 10 repetitions per exercise. All interventions are administered by a physiotherapist according to a standardized physiotherapy protocol.
Limbic-Oriented Manual Therapy
In addition to the conventional physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, limbic-oriented manual therapy techniques are applied over a 6-week period. Three limbic-oriented manual therapy techniques are administered during each session, with each technique applied for an average duration of approximately 3 minutes. These techniques are administered twice per week by a physiotherapist according to the study protocol. The limbic-oriented manual therapy is delivered alongside manual therapy to the cervical region and temporomandibular joint, supervised jaw exercises, and a structured home exercise program.
Locations (1)
Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Unit
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)