title: A physical therapy protocol for orthognathic surgery.
abstract: Physical therapy has become standard procedure for treatment of many aspects of temporomandibular joint dysfunction. In the area of orthognathic surgery, there appears to be a significant gap in the use of physical therapy. This article offers a suggested protocol of treatment to improve the overall outcome and provide for consistency of treatment.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Osborne
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000601:surgery*