Effect of muscle energy technique vs exercise for subjects with temporomandibular joint dysfunctions.

Abstract

Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of muscle energy technique on range of mouth opening and pain in subjects with temporomandibular joint dysfunctions.

Materials and methods: 40 subjects aged 20 to 30 years both male and females were recruited into the study. Double blinded randomized controlled trial design was carried out for 4 weeks duration.Subjects with temporomandibular joint dysfunctions were assessed and examined bydental surgeon and referred to physiotherapy OP department. Subjects were randomly assigned to Group A and Group B. Group A (N - 20) received Muscle energy techniqueand Group B (N - 20) received Active ROM exercises alone. Pre and post treatmentmeasures were recorded by dental surgeon and treatment provided by physiotherapist tomake the study double blinded randomized trial. Outcome measures were recorded usingVAS scale and Inter incisal distance in mm.

Results: Statistical significance were obtained withmuscle energy technique group A, while no significance achieved in general ROM exercise group in this study.