Journal article
Effect of Upper Thoracic Manipulation on Mouth Opening and Electromyographic Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Women With Temporomandibular Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of upper thoracic manipulation on vertical mouth opening (VMO) and electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
METHODS: A randomized, controlled, blinded study involving 32 women (mean age of 24.78 ± 5.41 years) diagnosed with TMD was performed. Subjects were randomly allocated to an experimental group (n = 16) or a sham …
Authors
Packer AC; Pires PF; Dibai-Filho AV; Rodrigues-Bigaton D
Journal
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Vol. 38, No. 4, pp. 253–261
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.04.001
ISSN
0161-4754