Comparison of Rocabado Approach Versus Postural Correction Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Interincisal Distance in Patients With Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction

Comparison of Rocabado Approach Versus Postural Correction Exercises on Kinesiophobia and Interincisal Distance in Patients With Temporo-Mandibular Dysfunction

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain and tenderness of jaw so posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be performed targeting jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Temporo-mandibular dysfunction refers to pain in area of Temporo-mandibular joint and masticatory muscles.Temporo-mandibular dysfunction can cause pain or tenderness of jaw and aching pain in and around the ear along with difficulty in chewing.In addition to these symptoms the Temporo-mandibular dysfunction results in impairment of mouth opening. So the posture correction exercises and Rocabado exercises will be used to treat patients which will target jaw opening and kinesiophobia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male and female of 18 to 45 years with TMD pain for less than six months and pain rating at least moderate in severity
• Must not be receiving any treatment for TMD at the onset of the study (for example, an occlusal splint, prescription medication)
• Pain must have been of masticatory muscle origin
• Pain on jaw movement, headache and referred pain are suggestive of a muscular problems.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients of Systemic rheumatic disease & Fibromyalgia
• Dental pathology
• Orofacial pain disorders
• Cervical structural pathology
• Current use of analgesics more than 3 days per week
• Current use of narcotics, hypnotic drugs, sedatives, or muscle relaxants