[Kinesiotherapy and temporomandibular joint disorders].
Physical therapy management is a part of the therapeutic treatment established in close relationship with the dentist or the maxillofacial surgery. The role of pain has always been an important evil, the psychological background has also to be taken into consideration. The sedative and calming role played by massage and relaxation can not occult the longterm improvement of functional rehabilitation. The aspect of physical therapy in relation to temporomandibular disorders is disregarded by the aspects because of its important role in functional treatment.
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Service de Stomatologie et Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles. bialasclaude@yahoo.com
D001945:Breathing Exercises; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005157:Facial Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*