Myofascial Release Therapy for TMD Pain: A Randomized Trial

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-12-23

Study Completion Date

2023-06-24

Brief Summary

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We aim to compare the effectiveness of MFR and exercise therapy on mobility and function by investigating the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection in participants with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and low back pain.

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Detailed Description

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We aim to compare the effectiveness of MFR and exercise therapy on mobility and function by investigating the effectiveness of the Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection in participants with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and low back pain.

Method and Material Working group (Group A): Myofascial release technique will be applied. A total of 10 sessions will be applied for 4 weeks, 3 times a week for the first 2 weeks, and 2 times a week for the next 2 weeks.

Exercise group (Group B): The stretching exercises that we planned to give to the exercise group were planned for the muscles to which we will apply myofascial technique.

• Control group (Group C): No application will be made to the control group. Evaluations will be made at the beginning of the study and at the end of 4 weeks. The evaluation parameters to be used are as follows; Oswestry Low Back Disability Survey, Algometer and Myotonometry.

Inclusion Criteria: Participants aged 18-50 years diagnosed with TMD,Persons with a score of 20% or more on the Oswestry waist index, and People with low back pain for more than 3 months,Persons with mechanical low back pain and lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits will be included in the study.Persons with acute or chronic temporomandibular dysfunction will be included. Exclusion Criteria; Neurological problems,Presence of extruded and sequestered lumbar disc herniation,Cardiovascular symptoms and circulation problems,Infection,Fibromyalgia, Acute arthritis conditions,Those with spinal abnormalities,Fracture history, presence of dislocation / subluxation will be excluded

Conditions

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Low Back Pain Myofascial Release

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

A parallel-group randomized controlled trial with three distinct arms.

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

This study was conducted as a single-blind randomized controlled trial, where participants were unaware of their group assignments. The care provider, investigator, and outcome assessor were also blinded to the group allocation to minimize assessment bias. The randomization process was conducted independently to ensure allocation concealment.

Study Groups

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Working group

A total of 10 sessions will be applied myofascial release technique for 4 weeks, 3 times a week for the first 2 weeks, and 2 times a week for the next 2 weeks. Evaluations will be made at the beginning of the study and at the end of 4 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial Release Techniques

Intervention Type OTHER

Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection

Exercise group

The stretching exercises that we planned to give to the exercise group were planned for the muscles to which we will apply myofascial technique. Evaluations will be made at the beginning of the study and at the end of 4 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial Release Techniques

Intervention Type OTHER

Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection

Control group

No application will be made to the control group. Evaluations will be made at the beginning of the study and at the end of 4 weeks

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Myofascial Release Techniques

Intervention Type OTHER

Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection

Interventions

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Myofascial Release Techniques

Myofascial Release Technique (MFR), which we will apply to the muscles we choose related to the facial system connection

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Myofascial Exercise

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Participants aged 18-50 years diagnosed with TMD
* Persons with a score of 20% or more on the Oswestry waist index, and
* People with low back pain for more than 3 months
* Persons with mechanical low back pain and lumbar disc herniation without neurological deficits will be included in the study.
* Persons with acute or chronic temporomandibular dysfunction will be included

Exclusion Criteria

* Neurological problems,
* Presence of extruded and sequestered lumbar disc herniation
* Cardiovascular symptoms and circulation problems,
* Infection,
* Fibromyalgia, Acute arthritis conditions
* Those with spinal abnormalities,
* Fracture history, presence of dislocation / subluxation will be excluded

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes