Effect of ultrasound therapy, maitland mobilization and resisted isometric exercises on trismus a case report
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Physiotherapy - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to see the effect of ultrasound therapy, Maitland mobilization and resisted isometric exercises on trismus. Method: The subject was 28yrs old female presenting with locked-jaw, tenderness and swelling on the right temporomandibular joint. The intervention given was ultrasonic therapy of 8 minutes for all consecutive 8 days, followed by Maitland mobilization grade I and II for four days and grade III and IV for next four days and resisted isometric exercises all for consecutive 8 days. Outcome measure: Pain on numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) and range of motion with scale and finger method were taken. Result: The pain on numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) got reduced from day one today eight and there was improvement in restricted range of motion of the temporomandibular joint after the intervention. Conclusion: This study revealed that ultrasound therapy combined with Maitland mobilization and resisted isometrics given significant improvement in reducing pain and improvement in range of motion of TMJ.
Authors and Affiliations
Sucheta Golhar, Sunita Chavan, Gaurav Mhaske, Gauri Ghan, Prachi Ingle
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