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Effects of Stomatognathic Alignment Exercise Program in Craniomandibular Dysfunction.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Stomatognathic Alignment Exercise Program and Standard Physical therapy treatment for Craniomandibular Dysfunction. Completed, enrolled 64 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The study was conducted to determine the effects of stomatognathic alignment exercise program in craniomandibular dysfunction.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Chin Tuck Exercise: Starting position: Supine and standing against a wall. Tuck chin backward over the sternal notch to place the patient's ears in line with the tips of the shoulders. Repetitions: Supine: Ten repetitions of a 10-second hold. Standing against a wall: Two repetitions of a 5-minute hold. Anterior Chest Stretching Exercise: Starting position: Standing against a wall with a flattened back; arms at 45° shoulder abduction with elbow in full extension. Active ROM exercises of neck and TMJ: Starting position: Sitting in a back-supported chair. Neck motions: flexion, extension, lateral flexion, and rotation. TMJ: Mouth opening, lateral excursion, and protrusion. Repetitions: A 10-second hold at the end range of each motion. Two series of ten repetitions for each motion. Standard physiotherapy including hot pack and myofascial release of masticatory muscles. A total of 12 sessions were conducted for 4 weeks with 3 sessions scheduled each week.
Control Group received only standard physiotherapy including hot pack and myofascial release of masticatory muscles. A total of 12 sessions were conducted for 4 weeks with 3 sessions scheduled each week.