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Effects of Rocabado's Approach Versus Kraus Exercise Therapy

NCT05618938 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2023-04-19

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Summary

TMJ dysfunction is linked to trauma, joint overloading owing to para-functional behaviors, mechanical stress, and metabolic issues. Myofascial pain and dysfunction, functional derangement, and osteoarthrosis are the three most frequent TMJ-related disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders are a type of craniofacial problems. They affect the temporomandibular joint, muscles of mastication, and other musculoskeletal tissues. The most common clinical sign and symptoms associated with TMJ dysfunction are orofacial pain and clicking. The aim of study will be to compare the effects of Rocabado's approach versus Kraus therapy on Pain and Disability in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Interventions

OTHER

Rocabado's approach

Group A will be treated with Rocabado's approach. Rocabado' approach will be comprised of six exercises. 1. Rest position of the tongue 2. Control of TMJ rotation 3. Rhythmic stabilization technique 4. Axial extension of the neck The patients will receive Rocabado's approach consisting 6 repetitions six times a day thrice per week for four weeks

OTHER

Kraus exercises

Group B will be treated with Kraus exercises. Kraus exercises will be comprised of eight exercise programs. 1. Tongue position at rest 2. Teeth apart: the patient will be educated to maintain the teeth apart can be therapeutic, which facilitates the resting tongue position 3. Nasal-diaphragmatic breathing 4. Tongue up and wiggle 5. Strengthening 6. Touch and bite: Proprioceptive re-education: Lateral deviation The patients will receive Kraus exercises with the frequency of 2 sets and 10 repetitions twice a day three times per week for four weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Riphah International University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Samrood Akram, Mphil · Riphah International University,Lahore

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
30 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-04
Primary Completion
2023-02-04
Completion
2023-02-04

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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