Influence of Manual Therapy in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

The mobilization will be held with the individual in supine position, by a trained and experienced therapist, where using disposable gloves, will position the first finger on the last molar, performing intermittently mobilization during 1 minute, will be held five repetitions. Going on a break during the repetition, in that the individual will carry out 15 times language exercises on the palate. With regard to mobilizing joint side, this will be previously set by means of the RDC/TMD and may be unilateral or bilateral basis, depending on the diagnosis. The therapist will remain in orthostatic in opposite side the mobilization to prevent any pressure on the jaw. The treatment will last for 4 weeks, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions.

Will be held the identical positioning to group A with the individual supine on the stretcher, used ultrasound equipment detuned on the region of the face with the presence of TMD. The procedures of this group will have a duration of 4 weeks, 3 times a week, for a total of 12 sessions.