title: A multimodal physical therapy approach to the management of a patient with temporomandibular dysfunction and head and neck lymphedema: a case report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  There is a paucity of research that investigates therapeutic interventions of patients with concurrent head and neck lymphedema and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). The purpose of this case report is to describe the management and outcomes of a patient with head and neck lymphedema and TMD using a multimodal physical therapy approach.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 74-year-old male with a past medical history of head and neck lymphedema and TMD was referred to physical therapy with chief complaints of inability to open his mouth in order to eat solid food, increased neck lymphedema, temporomadibular joint pain, and inability to speak for prolonged periods of time.
  
  
  METHODS
  The patient was treated for three visits over 4 weeks. Treatment included complete decongestive therapy (CDT), manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and a home exercise program. Upon discharge, the patient had improved mandibular depression, decreased head and neck lymphedema, improved deep neck flexor endurance, decreased pain, and improved function on the Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Utilization of a multimodal physical therapy approach to treat a patient with a complex presentation yielded positive outcomes. Further research on outcomes and treatment approaches in patients with TMD and head and neck lymphedema is warranted.
authors: MossRehab at Castor, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors: Patricia
authors: P
authors: Crane
authors: MossRehab at Castor, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors: Lauren
authors: L
authors: Feinberg
authors: MossRehab at Castor, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Morris
keywords: Head and neck lymphedema; Manual therapy; Physical therapy; Temporomandibular dysfunction