Effects of a home administered sensory motor exercise program for the relief of symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders refers to a group of conditions involving facial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD). These conditions are further irritated by increased muscle activity caused by stress induced bruxing. This study was designed to test the effects of a home administered sensory motor exercise program on the frequency and intensity of headaches, change in mandibular opening, and power asymmetry (as measured by EMG) for three muscles under three different conditions. Ten subjects participated for one week. Results indicated a significant reduction in power asymmetry in the masseter location. Overall, this study provides very limited support for the effect of this treatment.

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Graduation Date

1992

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Tell, Phillip M.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Arts and Sciences

Department

Psychology

Format

PDF

Pages

71 p.

Language

English

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0029852

Subjects

Arts and Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic; Dissertations, Academic -- Arts and Sciences

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