Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Comparison of Effects Of Dry Needling And Myofascial Massage Therapy On Masseter Muscle In Patients With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Riphah International University
24 participants
May 3, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Comparison of effects of dry needling and myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A randomized control trial was conducted at DSK Physio \& Rehab Centre, Ulfat Dental Associates and The Physiotherapy Clinic, Islamabad. The sample size was 24 calculated through G-power 3.1. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 12 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was convenience sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 25 to 45 years participants with having TMJ Dysfunction and reduced mouth opening were included in the study. Tools used in this study are NPRS, Maximal Mouth Opening and Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Data was collected at baseline, at the end of 1st week and 3rd week. Data analyzed through SPSS version26.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Participants with TMJ dysfunction
- A mouth opening of less than 39 mm for males and 36mm for females
- Patients with Trigger points in tout band of masseter
- Mild to moderate pain on NPRS
- -75 points on Fonseca's questionnaire
Exclusion Criteria6
- Bell's palsy
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Wearing any form of dental prosthesis
- Any form of surgery in or around the TMJ
- History of trauma or fracture in and around the TMJ
- Not consenting to take part in the study
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Interventions
Experimental group included Dry needling of masseter muscle for 30 second to 2 minutes into the trigger point. Conventional heating pad or face pad for 15 minutes. Therapeutic ultrasound with Frequency: 3MHz, Intensity: 0.75 - 1 W/cm2, Time: Based on treatment head and pulse factor. Temporomandibular joint mobilization (Maitland)-caudal glide, anterior-posterior glide, grade II, III, IV 3 reps x 3 sets per session. 6 x 6 exercise protocol of Rocabado, 6 reps per exercise x 6/day.
Control group included Myofascial massage - sliding and kneading, for 30 minutes per session/3x per week. Conventional heating pad or face pad for 15 minutes. Therapeutic ultrasound with Frequency: 3MHz, Intensity: 0.75 - 1 W/cm2, Time: Based on treatment head and pulse factor. Temporomandibular joint mobilization (Maitland)-caudal glide, anterior-posterior glide, grade II, III, IV 3 reps x 3 sets per session. 6 x 6 exercise protocol of Rocabado, 6 reps per exercise x 6/day
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NCT06708377