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Immediate effect of nonspecific mandibular mobilization on postural control in subjects with temporomandibular disorder: a single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial

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Author(s):
Ana P. Amaral [1] ; Fabiano Politti [2] ; Yasmin E. Hage [1] ; Eric E. C. Arruda [1] ; Cesar F. Amorin [3] ; Daniela A. Biasotto-Gonzalez [1]
Total Authors: 6
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Nove Julho UNINOVE, Grad Sch Program Rehabil Sci, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] UNINOVE, Dept Phys Therapy, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[3] Univ Cidade Sao Paulo UNICID, Grad Sch Program Phys Therapy, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY; v. 17, n. 2, p. 121-127, 2013-04-00.
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is considered multifactorial and is defined as a group of pain conditions characterized by functional stomatognathic system alterations, which may be affected by or related disrupted postural control. OBJECTIVE: Assess the immediate effect of nonspecific mandibular mobilization (NMM) on the postural control of subjects diagnosed or not with TMD.METHOD: A simple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial was performed involving 50 subjects of both genders assigned to two groups: the TMD group and the control group. TMD was diagnosed according to the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). A stabilometric assessment was performed by testing subjects in a quiet stance on a dual force platform under two visual conditions (eyes open and eyes closed). The Center of Pressure (CoP)-related variables analyzed were displacement, amplitude, speed of anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) displacements and CoP sway area. The mean values of each variable were compared, considering the accepted significance value of p<0.05. RESULTS: A significant difference between the pre- and post-NMM means could be observed in subjects diagnosed with TMD under the closed-eyes visual condition. There was a statistically significant difference in the CoP sway area (p<0.03) in the ML displacement COPML (p<0.006) and ML amplitude COPML (p<0.01) and in the variable speed in the AP COPAP (p<0.03) and ML COPML (p<0.03) directions, simultaneously.CONCLUSION: These results indicate that nonspecific temporomandibular joint mobilization contributes to the immediate improvement of postural control in patients with TMD. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/04748-4 - The influence of activation of TMJ on the center of pressure in individuals with and without TMD: a clinical study
Grantee:Ana Paula Amaral
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master