The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint

Introduction: Physiotherapy, a non-invasive method of conservative treatment, that includes manual therapy, exercises and physical procedures, is used in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction and polyarticular laxity. It has been proven that physiotherapy focused on temporomandibular dysfu...

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Main Authors: Lejla Hadžić, Peter Heidemann, Samir Bojičić, Namik Trtak, Eldad Kaljić, Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović
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Published: University of Sarajevo 2024-12-01
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author Lejla Hadžić
Peter Heidemann
Samir Bojičić
Namik Trtak
Eldad Kaljić
Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović
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Peter Heidemann
Samir Bojičić
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Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović
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description Introduction: Physiotherapy, a non-invasive method of conservative treatment, that includes manual therapy, exercises and physical procedures, is used in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction and polyarticular laxity. It has been proven that physiotherapy focused on temporomandibular dysfunction is an essential element of treatment that leads to a reduction in pain, an improvement in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function, and an improvement in quality of life. Physiotherapy treatment aims to alleviate the symptoms and try to restore the normal function of the masticatory system, for which various techniques can be used. The aim of the study was to determine the type, intensity, and frequency of TMJ dysfunction pain before and after physiotherapy. Methods: The study was conducted in a private practice in Munich, Germany. All subjects who met the criteria for inclusion in the study completed a standardized questionnaire on TMJ dysfunction (TMJ disorder [TMJ/TMD] Questionnaire). The questionnaire was used to obtain data on the type and location of pain, duration of pain, and other symptoms related to the TMJ. The anamnestic data of the respondents who came to the doctor’s office with the symptoms mentioned were examined, and the orthodontic or dental findings were analyzed. Results: The analysis showed that before treatment some of the joints were affected in 28 subjects, while after treatment the joints were affected in 19 subjects. After treatment a significant decrease in affected TMJ was observed (χ2 = 9.516, p = 0.008). Ear pain occurred in 17 (54.84%) subjects before treatment, and in 5 (16.13%) after treatment. A significant reduction was observed at the p = 0.003 level. Pain around the eyes occurred in 9 (29.03%) of the respondents before treatment, and after treatment in 2 (6.45%) of the respondents. Facial pain was reported in 16.13% of the anamnestic data before the treatment, and it was not reported in any of the respondents after treatment. There was also a significant reduction in the occurrence of tinnitus (p = 0.004). The occurrence of headaches also decreased after treatment (p < 0.001). Ear pressure was present before treatment in 45.16% of cases, and after treatment in 22.58% of cases, so there was no significant decrease. Conclusion: Physiotherapy for people with TMJ dysfunction contributed significantly in reducing pain and alleviating other TMD symptoms.
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spelling doaj-art-4891848a7ebd4d9ea972b8a6c18a2e862025-01-15T23:09:52ZengUniversity of SarajevoJournal of Health Sciences2232-75761986-80492024-12-0110.17532/jhsci.2024.2752The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular jointLejla Hadžić0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7030-281XPeter Heidemann1Samir Bojičić2Namik Trtak3Eldad Kaljić4Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović5Physiotherapie Süd-West, Munich, GermanyPhysiotherapie Süd-West, Munich, GermanyDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Helath Studies, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Helath Studies, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Helath Studies, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Helath Studies, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Introduction: Physiotherapy, a non-invasive method of conservative treatment, that includes manual therapy, exercises and physical procedures, is used in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction and polyarticular laxity. It has been proven that physiotherapy focused on temporomandibular dysfunction is an essential element of treatment that leads to a reduction in pain, an improvement in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function, and an improvement in quality of life. Physiotherapy treatment aims to alleviate the symptoms and try to restore the normal function of the masticatory system, for which various techniques can be used. The aim of the study was to determine the type, intensity, and frequency of TMJ dysfunction pain before and after physiotherapy. Methods: The study was conducted in a private practice in Munich, Germany. All subjects who met the criteria for inclusion in the study completed a standardized questionnaire on TMJ dysfunction (TMJ disorder [TMJ/TMD] Questionnaire). The questionnaire was used to obtain data on the type and location of pain, duration of pain, and other symptoms related to the TMJ. The anamnestic data of the respondents who came to the doctor’s office with the symptoms mentioned were examined, and the orthodontic or dental findings were analyzed. Results: The analysis showed that before treatment some of the joints were affected in 28 subjects, while after treatment the joints were affected in 19 subjects. After treatment a significant decrease in affected TMJ was observed (χ2 = 9.516, p = 0.008). Ear pain occurred in 17 (54.84%) subjects before treatment, and in 5 (16.13%) after treatment. A significant reduction was observed at the p = 0.003 level. Pain around the eyes occurred in 9 (29.03%) of the respondents before treatment, and after treatment in 2 (6.45%) of the respondents. Facial pain was reported in 16.13% of the anamnestic data before the treatment, and it was not reported in any of the respondents after treatment. There was also a significant reduction in the occurrence of tinnitus (p = 0.004). The occurrence of headaches also decreased after treatment (p < 0.001). Ear pressure was present before treatment in 45.16% of cases, and after treatment in 22.58% of cases, so there was no significant decrease. Conclusion: Physiotherapy for people with TMJ dysfunction contributed significantly in reducing pain and alleviating other TMD symptoms. https://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2752Temporomandibular joint dysfunctionphysiotherapyquality of lifepain managementpain measurement
spellingShingle Lejla Hadžić
Peter Heidemann
Samir Bojičić
Namik Trtak
Eldad Kaljić
Amra Mačak Hadžiomerović
The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
Journal of Health Sciences
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
physiotherapy
quality of life
pain management
pain measurement
title The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
title_full The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
title_fullStr The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
title_full_unstemmed The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
title_short The pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
title_sort pain ratio before and after the application of physiotherapy for dysfunction of temporomandibular joint
topic Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
physiotherapy
quality of life
pain management
pain measurement
url https://www.jhsci.ba/ojs/index.php/jhsci/article/view/2752
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