title: Strapping for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
abstract: Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) is a common problem seen in many of the dental clinics. Management of this depends on an accurate diagnosis of the cause for the TMJD. Physical therapy and rehabilitation play a vital role in the management of these dysfunctions. Physical therapy is useful in treating post-traumatic stiffness of the TMJ while strapping of the TMJ for a dysfunction along with conventional physical therapy is of benefit in terms of reduction in click, decrease in pain, and an improvement in function.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation, CSI Mission Hospital, Codacal PO, Tirur - 676 108, Kerala, India. abrahambabu@gmail.com
authors.forename: Abraham Samuel
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Babu
authors.forename: Sandhya Mary
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: John
authors.forename: Amith
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Unni
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000503:physiopathology; D009068:Movement; D052580:Muscle Stretching Exercises / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*