An Algorithm for Approaching Temporomandibular Disorders With Osteopathic Manual Therapy in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Effectiveness of an Algorithm for Approaching Temporomandibular Disorders With Osteopathic Manual Therapy in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Nowadays, fibromyalgia is the rheumatic disorder with the highest levels of deterioration in quality of life. Among the comorbidities it presents, one of the most frequent is temporomandibular disorders. A randomized clinical study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an osteopathic manual therapy approach algorithm in a group of patients with fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be diagnosed as suffering from fibromyalgia,
• present moderate pain or dysfunction of more than 3 months' duration in the temporomandibular joint,
• be over 18 years old,
• understand Spanish and/or Catalan correctly,
• and read and accept the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of trauma or recent surgery to the head, face or neck;
• systemic, rheumatic or central nervous system diseases;
• diagnosis of malignant tumors or cancer in the orofacial region;
• participate in other studies at the same time.