Tens and Rocabado Exercises on TMJ Dysfunction (TMJ)
Head and Neck Cancer
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: The subject selection will be according to the following criteria: Age range between 30-60 years. Male and female patients will participate in the study. All patients undergo head and neck cancer surgeries (oral cavity, tongue, oropharyngeal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, hypo pharyngeal cancer, maxillary sinus cancer, tumor colli and parotid gland tumors). All patients will start treatment after 2 months of radiotherapy termination. All patients have pain in different degrees. Restricted range of mouth opening < 35 mm. All patients enrolled to the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: The potential participants will be excluded if they meet one of the following criteria: Other morbid conditions in the temporomandibular region as rheumatic diseases and neurological diseases. Presence of other disorders involving the TMJ (e.g., myalgia, degenerative joint disease, or collagen vascular disease). Arthritis. Fracture around Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Dislocation or subluxation of TMJ. Inflammatory disorders of TMJ.
Sites / Locations
- Faculty of Physical TherapyRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Experimental
Rocabado exercises plus TENS
Rocabado exercises
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device
Rocabado exercises plus TENS and traditional exercises For 8 weeks,Rocabado exercises form of 2 parts , 6×6×6 exercises part are repeated 6 times a day for 20 minutes for each repetition and mobilization exercises are done by the therapist 3 times a week for 20 min ,each mobilization is performed for 10-15 times and repeated for 5-6 times. TENS is used, with a maximum frequency of 120 Hz and an intensity range of 0 to 99.5 mA and the pulse width is between 50-200 microseconds, The TENS will be applied for 20 min 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks, Traditional exercises are passive , active Rom exercises and massage, these exercises are performed for 30 minutes and repeated 2 times daily
Rocabado exercises part (1): 6×6×6 exercises are (1).The rest position of the tongue , (2). Shoulder retraction exercises, (3). Stabilized head flexion ,( 4). The axial extension of the neck , (5).Control of TMJ rotation , (6).Rhythmic stabilization technique . part (2): Joint mobilization) includes Distraction given with anterior glide, with anterior and lateral glide right/left & Lateral glide without distraction. Plus Traditional exercises.
TENS is used, frequency of 120 Hz and an intensity range of 0 to 99.5 mA and the pulse width is between 50-200 microseconds. TENS electrodes are placed bilaterally on mandibular elevator muscles, on the superficial masseter muscle above the gonial angle, and bilaterally on the upper back ,The TENS will be applied for 20 min 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks. Plus Traditional exercises.