Strapping for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
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.
Babu
Abraham Samuel
AS
Department of Rehabilitation, CSI Mission Hospital, Codacal PO, Tirur - 676 108, Kerala, India. abrahambabu@gmail.com
John
Sandhya Mary
SM
Unni
Amith
A
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*