Comparison of Gold Fish Exercises and Cervico-thoracic Postural Correction Training in Patients With TMJD

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

54

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

August 3, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 1, 2023

Study Completion Date

December 28, 2023

Conditions
Temporomandibular JointTemporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Interventions
OTHER

Gold Fish exercises

Specific exercise for the flexibility of TMJ that will target the Jaw muscles. Frequency: 3 times/week for 4 weeks Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 30-45 minutes Type: Gold Fish exercises for jaw flexibility, pain and maximum mouth opening.

OTHER

Cervico-thoracic postural correction training

"Cervico-thoracic postural correction training for upper thoracic and neck muscles.~Frequency: 3 times/week for 4 weeks Intensity: moderate intensity (pain free) Time: 30-45 minutes Type: Muscle energy technique to improve range of motion, pain and maximum mouth opening."

OTHER

Conventional PT treatment

"Conventional PT including Hot Pack for 10mins, Active-Passive neck Stretching Exercise + jaw Isometric Exercises.~* Frequency: hold followed by 5secs rest. 2-3times for 3 times/week for 4 weeks, Intensity: moderate-high intensity (depending on pain tolerance) Time: 30-45 mins for Active-Passive neck Stretching.~* Frequency: 3secs hold, 6 times repetitions for Isometric Exercises. Type: conventional treatment for pain, ROM, MMO."

Trial Locations (1)

46000

Dentovilla Esthetic and Medical Center, Islamabad

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Riphah International University

OTHER