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Effectiveness Specific Manual Therapy in a Multimodal Physical Therapy Treatment in Patients With Tinnitus and Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Conventional Physiotherapy and Specific Manual Therapy for Tinnitus. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Tinnitus is one of the most prevalent symptoms that causes more disability in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The present study postulates a possible link between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and inner ear based on their anatomical, biomechanical and physiological relationship, proposing a physiotherapy treatment for the temporomandibular joint to improve tinnitus. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of adding specific manual therapy to a multimodal physiotherapy treatment in patients with tinnitus and temporomandibular disorder.
Study Details
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Interventions
1. Leaflet care and health habits of the temporomandibular joint. 2. Program of cranio-cervical and temporomandibular exercises. 3. Massage of the cervical muscles and self care document for home.
1. Leaflet care and health habits of the temporomandibular joint. 2. Program of cranio-cervical and temporomandibular exercises. 3. Massage of the cervical muscles and self care document for home. 4. Specific manual therapy techniques focusing on the temporomandibular joint and temporomandibular muscles.