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Experimental Research Paper | Physiotherapy | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 1472 - 1475 | India
Effectiveness of Rocabado Techniques and Conservative Treatment in Post?Operative Buccal Mucosa Carcinoma Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Trismus, pain, decreased temporomandibular joint (TMJ) range of motion, and functional limitations impacting speech, mastication, and quality of life are frequently experienced by patients with post-operative buccal mucosa cancer. Objectives: To assess the efficacy of Rocabado procedures in conjunction with traditional physical therapy as opposed to traditional physical therapy alone in patients with post-operative buccal mucosa cancer. Methods: Forty individuals were split into two groups at random: the Experimental Group (n = 20) and the Control Group (n = 20). While the control group only received traditional physiotherapy, the experimental group received both Rocabado treatments and traditional TMJ exercises. TMJ range of motion using a Vernier caliper and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used as outcome measurements. Results: With statistically significant p-values, the experimental group outperformed the control group in terms of pain reduction and TMJ range of motion. Conclusion: For patients with post-operative buccal mucosa cancer, Rocabado procedures in conjunction with traditional physiotherapy are more successful than conventional therapy alone in enhancing TMJ range of motion and lowering pain.
Keywords: Buccal mucosa cancer, trismus management, temporomandibular joint mobility, Rocabado exercises, postoperative physiotherapy
How to Cite?: Sapna Kumari, Dr. Ritu Das, Dr. Deepak Rajpurohit, "Effectiveness of Rocabado Techniques and Conservative Treatment in Post?Operative Buccal Mucosa Carcinoma Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1472-1475, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26523220914, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26523220914