Thermal ultrasound, manipulation and exercise on pain and mouth opening in Chronic temporomandibular joint disorder.
Megha M NayakShyam Krishnan KrishnakumarMolly Cynthia D'souzaSuchita S RaoVrunda R MakwanaPublished in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2022)
A structured Physiotherapy intervention program consisting of Non-thermal Ultrasound, Manipulation and exercise targeting TMJ and Upper quarter, proved to be highly effective in increasing functions and reducing signs and symptoms in Chronic TMJ Dysfunction which can be highly disabling. The recovery observed in this patient, who was not on any standard treatment for almost 18 months, hence the severe limitations she encountered, is a testament to the need of designing individualized treatment protocols addressing the many facets of impairment in TMJ Disorders.