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Comparison of Rocabado Approach Versus Postural Correction Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Interincisal Distance in Patients With Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction

NCT05917769 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2023-06-26

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Summary

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain and tenderness of jaw so posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be performed targeting jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Conditions

  • Temporo-mandibular Dysfunction

Interventions

OTHER

Rocabdo exercises

The exercises created by Dr. Rocabado, will be performed by the patient at home, consist of six different exercises and six repetitions of each exercise, performed six times per day. It consists of Tongue 'Clucking', Controlled TMJ Rotation on Opening, Mandibular Rhythmic Stabilization, Upper Cervical Distraction, Axial Extension of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder Girdle Retraction. This group will only perform Rocabdo exercises.

OTHER

Postural correction exercises

* Posture correction exercises will be performed six times a day for six days. * Patient will be assessed on the first day and then on the last day of the treatment, i.e., on 6th day the patient will be re-assessed after they have performed posture correction exercises. * Posture correction exercises consist of chin tuck in, chest stretch, wall stretch, on your Back chest stretch and face down arm lifts.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Foundation University Islamabad

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-01
Primary Completion
2023-06-15
Completion
2023-07-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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