Electromyographic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction.

Electromyographic Evaluation of the Efficacy of Manual Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint

Individuals with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) may experience changes in muscle activation as a result of symptoms such as pain and limitation of movement. The aim of this study is to examine the efficacy of manual therapy electromyographically in patients with TMD.

TMD is a common condition in the community. It may occur due to factors such as trauma, stress, occlusal disorders. Symptoms include pain, limitation in mouth opening, joint voice, postural and psychosocial disorders. TMD/RDC diagnostic criteria are used in the classification of TMD, and accordingly, it is stated that it may originate from the joint, disc and chewing muscles. In the treatment, conservative treatments such as patient education, manual therapy and exercises are applied first.

Manual therapy is an effective physiotherapy method on pain and muscle dysfunctions in musculoskeletal problems. In our study, electromyographic changes of masticatory muscles will be examined by applying manual treatment to the masticatory muscles and cervical region in myofascial TMD patients according to TMD/RC.

Inclusion Criteria:

• No cognitive impairment
• Diagnosed with temporomandibular joint(TMJ) dysfunction of myofascial origin,
• Volunteers aged 18-65

Exclusion Criteria:

• Malignancy and fracture of the cervical region and/or TMJ
• Active infection
• Patients actively receiving cervical and/or TMJ-related therapy