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Effect of Forward Head Correction on EMG of Masticatory Muscles in Patients With TMD

NCT05756010 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2023-06-07

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Summary

This study aims to investigate the effects of forward head correction exercises on EMG of masticatory and cervical muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorder. The study's design will be double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Patients suffering from TMD will be included in the program. The participants will allocate to one of two groups at random: the experimental group will perform a program consisting of two strengthening exercises (deep cervical flexors and shoulder retractors) and two stretchings (cervical extensors and pectoral muscles) and the control group will receive only neck flexion exercise.. This exercise program will be repeated 4 times per week for 10 weeks, and each session lasted for 30 minutes. The muscle activity EMG of masseter, temporalis, splenius, upper trapezius, and SCM will be measured pre and post-assessment using a biopic data acquisition system.

Conditions

  • Temporomandibular Disorder

Interventions

DEVICE

EMG

The program consisted of two strengthening (deep cervical flexors and shoulder retractors) and two stretchings (cervical extensors and pectoral muscles) exercises

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Beirut Arab University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ahmed ElMelhat, Professor · Assistant Prof of Physical Therapy

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-06-07
Primary Completion
2023-07-01
Completion
2023-08-29

Countries

  • Lebanon

Study Locations

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