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Research Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017

Effects of Subcranial Myofascial Distraction and Condylar Remodeling Exercises in Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Shilpa V. Chourasia | Priyanka Deshmukh

Abstract: Aim Studying effect of subcranial myofascial distraction and condylar remodeling exercises in temporomandibular joint disorders. Methods A randomized control trial carried out amongst 120 temporomandibular disorder patients, divided into 3 groups of 40 each, GroupA-subcranial myofascial distraction, GroupB- combination of subcranial myofascial distraction and condylar remodeling exercises, GroupC- condylar remodeling exercises alone. Patients were assessed for temporomandibular range of motion, temporomandibular disability index score and patient specific functional scale score. Frequency for subcranial myofascial distraction was 3 repetitions of 90 seconds hold period each, rest period of 60 seconds between two repetitions. Intervention was given for 6 days/week for 2 weeks. Each condylar remodeling exercise was performed 6 times/session and same performed at home for 6 days/week for 2 weeks. Results Data analyzed using one way ANOVA, repeated measure ANOVA, Post hoc bonferroni test, Kruskal Wallis Non-parametric ANOVA. Combination of subcranial myofascial distraction and condylar remodeling exercises (group B) showed greater improvement compared to group C and A. Conclusion subcranial myofascial distraction and condylar remodeling exercises help in decreasing disability associated with temporomandibular joint disorder.

Keywords: temporomandibular disorder, subcranial myofascial distraction, condylar remodeling exercises, temporomandibular joint range of motion, temporomandibular disability index score, patient specific functional score

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017,

Pages: 2117 - 2124

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