EFFECTS OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), associated with factors that cause dental disharmony, such as wrong bites and stress, can affect the joint and progress to temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The objective was to evaluate the effects of manual techniques of myofascial release (LM) of the face and ne...

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Published in:	Colloquium Vitae Vol. 14; no. 1
Main Authors:	Santos, Isabelle Tiburcio Pecin dos, Pacífico, Amanda de Oliveira, Antonio, Gabriela Zangarini, Honorio, João Pedro Prette, Mariano, Thaoan Bruno
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	15-12-2022
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Summary:	The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), associated with factors that cause dental disharmony, such as wrong bites and stress, can affect the joint and progress to temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The objective was to evaluate the effects of manual techniques of myofascial release (LM) of the face and neck muscles in the quality of life and in the psychological conditions, during the beginning and end of the treatment. Participated in the study 15 participants, aged between 18 and 55 years, with signs and symptoms of TMD. The treatment consisted of LM associated with stretching and pomping techniques cervical, as well as health education. There was a significant reduction in the pain domain values and a significant increase in the SF-36 total score, indicating an improvement in quality of life. Regarding HADS, there were no significant changes.
ISSN:	1984-6436 1984-6436
DOI:	10.5747/cv.2022.v14.v347