scholarly journals PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT OF THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT PAIN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME IN PERSONS PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN VOCAL

Author(s):  
Alexander Grigorievich Volkov ◽  
N. Zh Dikopova ◽  
A. V Kislitsyna ◽  
A. L Shishmareva

Application in complex treatment of the temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome in vocalists infrared irradiation and ultrasonic treatment eliminates the pain and increased tone of the masticatory muscles in a short time, which increases the amplitude of movements of the mandible and the functional capabilities of the temporomandibular joint with increased professional workload. The proposed course of physiotherapy procedures allows for successful rehabilitation in a complex of therapeutic measures and to improve the effectiveness of treatment of the temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction syndrome, which is especially important for the quality of life of people involved in the vocals.

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Gopal Nambi ◽  
Walid Kamal Abdelbasset ◽  
Shereen H. Elsayed ◽  
Anju Verma ◽  
Shimaa Abd El-Hamid Abase ◽  
...  

Background: Temporomandibular Joint (TJ) pain and orofacial myalgia (OM) are the most significant problems in physiotherapy context to treat in Cervicofacial burn (CB). However, there is a lack of clinical studies in investigating the effects of electro acupuncture therapy on TJ pain with OM following post healed CB patients.<br/> Objective: To investigate the effects of clinical and functional efficacy of electro acupuncture therapy on temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn patients.<br/> Methods: Through two block random sampling method, the eligible participants were randomized and allocated into active EAT (Active-EAT; n = 15) and placebo EAT (Placebo-EAT; n = 15) groups. The Active-EAT group received electro acupuncture therapy and the Placebo-EAT group received placebo effect with regular physiotherapy care for 4 times in a week for 4 weeks. Primary (pain intensity, pain threshold, pain frequency) and secondary (mouth opening, disability level and quality of life) measures were measured at baseline, after the 4th week, 8th week and 6 month follow up.<br/> Results: Baseline demographic and clinical attributes show homogenous presentation among the study groups (p > 0.05). After 4 weeks of treatment, and at the end of 6 months follow up, the pain intensity, 3.0 (CI 95% 2.83 to 3.16), pain threshold 18.6 (CI 95% -35.0 to -2.1), pain frequency 2.9 (CI 95% 2.54 to 3.25), mouth opening, -13.4 (CI 95% -15.1 to -11.6), disability level 12.4 (CI 95% 12.16 to 12.63), and quality of life -25.8 (CI 95% -31.0 to -20.5) showed more improvement (p < 0.001) in Active-EAT group than Placebo-EAT group.<br/> Conclusion: The reports of this study proved that, 4 weeks active electro acupuncture therapy with regular physiotherapy care has an ideal treatment protocol for temporomandibular joint pain with orofacial myalgia following post healed cervicofacial burn. This study also provided a new knowledge for physiotherapists in the field of TJ rehabilitation.


Author(s):  
Sandeep Kumar ◽  
Bhumika K. Badiyani ◽  
Amit Kumar ◽  
Garima Dixit ◽  
Prachi Sharma ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Orofacial pain may have an impact on quality of life. It may affect the overall well-being of an individual. Objective: To assess the prevalence of orofacial pain and its impact on quality of life in early adolescents in Indore city, India. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which included a total of 800 children selected from various public and private schools located in Indore city, India. A questionnaire was developed which collected information on sociodemographic characteristics and previous dental visits. The severity of pain was assessed using Von Korff pain scale and quality of life using the General Health Questionnaire 12 (GHQ-12). The chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed. Results: The overall prevalence of orofacial pain was found to be 17.9%. Toothache (10.1%) was found to be the most prevalent orofacial pain followed by temporomandibular joint pain (4.3%). The highest severity of pain (Grades 3 and 4) was reported for toothache followed by temporomandibular joint pain. The results of the logistic regression model showed that the prevalence of orofacial pain (odds ratio=7.18, p-value<0.0001a) was strongly associated with poor quality of life. Conclusion: The orofacial pain has a negative influence on the quality of life of adolescents. Effective policies should be created to improve the quality of life of adolescents focusing on oral health education and prevention of oral diseases.


2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Ernest A. Jennings ◽  
Michael C. Williams ◽  
Vasiliki Staikopoulos ◽  
Jason J. Ivanusic

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