Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
1st International Congress on Physiotechnotherapy, Sarajevo, Bosna-Hersek, 9 - 13 Mayıs 2018
Abstract:
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Manuel Pressure Release (MPR) and Low Level
Laser Therapy (LLLT) in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems and together with Cervical
Myofascial Problems.
Methods: 24 student with TMJ problems were randomized in to LLLT group (n=12) and the MPR group (n=12).
TMJ activity, pain severity, TMJ and cervical range of motion, dysfunction and palpation sensitivity on tmj and
neck, psychological status, severity of sensitivity on mastication and neck muscles and neck pain were
assessed. Both groups had a 10 session treatment consisting of correct posture training, cervical and TMJ
stretching and strengthening exercises. In MPR group MPR was additionally applied, while LLLT grup was
applied LLLT to the tender points in neck and mastication muscules. Descriptive analyses, Wilcoxan and Mann
Whitney U tests were used for data analysis.
Results: Significant decrease was found in both of TMJ, neck pain; dysfunction’s severity, palpation index and
sensitivity on the neck and mastication muscles; TMJ and cervical range of motion after treatment in both
groups (p<0,05). When groups compared there was not significant difference between the LLLT group and the
MPR group (p>0,05).
Conclusions: It was found that both treatment in addition to exercise program have benefit affect on people
with TMJ and together with cervical myofascial problems. It is predicted that the number of cases is higher and
that long-term effects studies are needed to obtain clearer data.