CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION: A CASE REPORT
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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction are more common in females and less common in males causative agents are considered to bruxism, stress, eating habits, smoking, excessive kissing, trauma, anterior disc displacement are the major causes of the temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Here we present a 22 year old male presented with difficulty in mouth opening since one week for which the patient was referred to the physical therapy OPD where assessment was done the pre treatment NPRS score was 6/10. The patient received treatment for one week which consist of TENS, Mobilization, range of motion exercises which showed improvement in the mouth opening and reduction in pain. We conclude that a well planned physical therapy intervention is effectibve in reducing pain and spasm of the muscle for more significant results a long term study should be conducted.
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