Effects of muscle inhibition technique on relief of masticatory pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders: an experimental study
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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n2.4322Palavras-chave:
Pain, Physical therapy modalities, Temporomandibular joint disorders.Resumo
Objectives: To verify the effects of the technique of muscle inhibition in individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Methods: A longitudinal, interventional, exploratory, comparative study was conducted of seven female subjects with a mean age of 42.8 (± 19.12) years. Participants were submitted to an active muscle inhibition technique until muscle relaxation occurred. We analyzed pain intensity, range of motion and bite force. Results: The pain decreased after use of the technique(p 0.01) from 6.3 to 2.3; the range of motion showed gains in the opening (p=0.04) and an increase by 2 mm of right laterality(p=0.01) and left laterality (p=0.01), while protrusion was not affected (p=0.35). The bite force increased by 13 mmHg after the use of the technique(p 0.01). Conclusion: The technique of muscle inhibition was responsible for significant reductions in the frequency and intensity of kinesiological episodes and in changes of the functional conditions of patients with TMD.Downloads
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31.07.2013
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Dias LM, Spinato IL, de Vasconcelos TB, Rodrigues DV, Macena RHM, Magalhães CB de A, et al. Effects of muscle inhibition technique on relief of masticatory pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders: an experimental study. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 31º de julho de 2013 [citado 3º de setembro de 2024];12(2):298-304. Disponível em: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4322
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