Investigation of the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Manual Therapy in Patients With Bruxism
Bruxism
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Bruxism focused on measuring Bruxism, Manual Therapy, Kinesio Taping, Physiotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- A Bruxism Diagnosis according to the criteria of the international classification for sleep disorders
- Self-report of awake bruxism
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having more than 2 missing teeth
- The presence of removable partial dentures
- Having neurological, psychiatric or motor disorders
- Having any ongoing dental or physical therapy
- Active cancer
Sites / Locations
- Gazi University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Manual Therapy
Kinesio Taping
Manual Therapy is a widely used physiotherapy modality which is known to be effective in the management of musculoskeletal problems . Manual Therapy is a passive, therapeutic approach used to target a variety of anatomical structures with the intent to create beneficial changes in the amount of pain a patient experiences. Manual Therapy includes joint mobilization, manipulation, or treatment of the soft tissues and is widely used to break fibrous adhesions, restore normal range of motion, reduce local ischemia, stimulate synovial fluid production, and reduce pain .
Kinesio tape is a type of elastic therapeutic tape that was developed which is used in many different situations with various aims. Advocates of Kinesio Tape state that it may promote different therapeutic objectives such as; improved circulation and lymphatic drainage, pain inhibition, reduction of delayed onset of muscle soreness or improvement in performance and coordination .