Effectiveness of the Fascial Distortion Model on the Cervical Spine in Individuals With Temporomandibular Disorder

Summary

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of Manual Therapy Based on the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) on the cervical spine by comparing it with Core Stabilization Training (CST) or Control in individuals with temporomandibular disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Is the effectiveness of the addition of FDM-based Manual Therapy to conventional therapy different from the addition of CST or control? Is the effectiveness of the addition of CST to conventional therapy different from the addition of FDM or control? All participants in the intervention groups will be given eight-week conventional therapy (Rocabado Exercises and Patient Education) in addition to FDM-based Manual Therapy or CST. Participants in the control group will not be given any therapy during the study.

Neck pain intensity, hand grip strength, head posture, cervical muscle performance, cervical range of motion (function), disability, and quality of life will be assessed.

Conditions

• Temporomandibular Disorder
• Temporomandibular Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
• Manual Therapy
• Core Stabilization Exercise Therapy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Fascial Distortion Model

The following techniques were used on the cranial and cervical areas during therapy: Trigger band technique, herniated trigger point technique, continuum technique, folding technique, cylinder technique, and tectonic technique.

PROCEDURE

Rocabado's 6x6 Exercises

Resting position of the tongue, rotational control of temporomandibular joint, rhythmic stabilization, axial extension of the neck, shoulder posture, and stabilized head flexion

BEHAVIORAL

Patient Education

Participants are instructed to perform some behaviors while avoiding others based on the etiology of temporomandibular disorders.

PROCEDURE

Core Stabilization Training

Week 1st (1 x 10 reps): Supine deep cervical activation, supine deep lumbar activation, prone deep cervical activation, prone deep lumbar activation, supine combined deep cervical and lumbar activation, and prone combined deep cervical and lumbar activation; Week 2nd (1 x 10 reps): Arm openings, hundreds 1, one leg stretch 1, double leg stretch 1, shoulder bridge, breaststroke, leg pull prone prep 1; Week 3rd (1 x 10 reps): Arm openings, hundreds 2, one leg stretch 2, double leg stretch 2, shoulder bridge, breaststroke, leg pull prone prep 2; Week 4th (1 x 10 reps): Arm openings, hundreds 2, one leg stretch 2, double leg stretch 3, shoulder bridge, breaststroke, leg pull prone prep 2; Week 5th to 8th (with Resistance Band; 1 x 10 reps): Arm openings, shoulder bridge, swan dive, scapula isolations, plough, biceps curl, roll up, roll up with biceps, roll up with rowing, seated spine twist, swimming in kneeling, one leg kick in kneeling and diamond press in standing

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University

  collaborator OTHER

• Hacettepe University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Harun Gençosmanoğlu, PT, MSc · Karabük University

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

64 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2023-12-17

Primary Completion

2024-03-30

Completion

2025-01-02

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations