Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Comparison of effects of dry needling and myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A randomized control trial was conducted at DSK Physio \& Rehab Centre, Ulfat Dental Associates and The Physiotherapy Clinic, Islamabad. The sample size was 24 calculated through G-power 3.1. The participants were divided into two interventional groups each having 12 participants. The study duration was six months. Sampling technique applied was convenience sampling for recruitment and group randomization using flip coin method. Only 25 to 45 years participants with having TMJ Dysfunction and reduced mouth opening were included in the study. Tools used in this study are NPRS, Maximal Mouth Opening and Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Data was collected at baseline, at the end of 1st week and 3rd week. Data analyzed through SPSS version26.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants with TMJ dysfunction * A mouth opening of less than 39 mm for males and 36mm for females * Patients with Trigger points in tout band of masseter * Mild to moderate pain on NPRS * 45-75 points on Fonseca's questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * Bell's palsy * Trigeminal neuralgia * Wearing any form of dental prosthesis * Any form of surgery in or around the TMJ * History of trauma or fracture in and around the TMJ * Not consenting to take part in the study