Effects of muscle inhibition technique on relief of masticatory pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders: an experimental study

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  • Livia Moura Dias
  • Itana Lisane Spinato Estácio of Ceará Faculty
  • Thiago Brasileiro de Vasconcelos Federal University of Ceará
  • Danielle Varela Rodrigues Physiotherapist of Mefclinic
  • Raimunda Hermelinda Maia Macena Federal University of Ceará
  • Clarissa Bentes de Araujo Magalhães Federal University of Ceará
  • Maria do Socorro Quintino Farias Estácio of Ceará Faculty
  • Teresa Maria da Silva Câmara Estácio of Ceará Faculty
  • Danielle Silveira Macêdo Federal University of Ceará
  • Vasco Pinheiro Diógenes Bastos Estácio of Ceará Faculty

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https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v12n2.4322

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Pain, Physical therapy modalities, Temporomandibular joint disorders.

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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.

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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 25º de dezembro de 2024];12(2):298-304. Disponível em: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/4322

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