Conservative Approach for improving Functional Mobility in Anterior Disk Displacement: A Case Report
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The Temporomandibular joint is a bicondylar joint with 3 degree of freedom. Damage to the cartilage or other structure can lead to inflammation and pain that can affect your ability to open mouth. The causative agents for the TMD are bruxism, Smoking, eating habits, etc. other causative factors include loose bodies, traumatic disturbance and developmental conditions. Here we present a 26 year old male complaining of TMJ pain since 2 months for which he came to AVBRH where X – ray was done and patient was diagnosed with anterior disk displacement and pain in TMJ for which he has started with physical therapy, dental therapy, and medical therapy. We concluded that a well planned physical therapy consisting of joint mobilization and electrotherapy modality have played significant role in the reducing TMD symptoms and improve range of motion and quality of life.
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