title: [Motor system physiotherapy of the masticatory organ].
abstract: The motor system of the masticatory organ is a complex morphological and functional structure. Its dysfunctions are manifested by various symptoms within the masticatory apparatus and in distant organs. The paper presents a discussion on the physiotherapeutic procedure for the treatment of disorders in the motor system of the masticatory organ. Therapeutic methods are presented, including: massage, trigger point therapy, kinesitherapy, biofeedback, manual therapy, postural re-education, kinesiotaping, physical interventions (TENS, hyaluronidase iontophoresis, ultrasound, laser therapy, and magnetoledotherapy). The paper points out the role of a comprehensive approach to the patient in order to eliminate the cause of disorders, going beyond symptomatic treatment.
authors.forename: Wioletta
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Jagucka-Metel
authors.forename: Paulina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brzeska
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sobolewska
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Machoy-Mokrzyńska
authors.forename: Agata
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baranowska
mesh_terms: D026241:Exercise Movement Techniques; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods; D055909:Magnetic Field Therapy; D008405:Massage; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004561:Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / Q000379:methods; D061028:Trigger Points