A systematic review of the effectiveness of exercise, manual therapy, electrotherapy, relaxation training, and biofeedback in the management of temporomandibular disorder

Physical Therapy

Volumn 86, Issue 7, 2006, Pages 955-973

  Medlicott, Marega S ^a,b   Harris, Susan R ^c  

^a LIONS GATE HOSPITAL   (Canada)

^b University of British Columbia ^*  (Canada)

^c UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Facial pain; Physical therapy; Rehabilitation; Temporomandibular disorder; Temporomandibular joint syndrome; Therapy

Indexed keywords

BIOFEEDBACK THERAPY; BODY POSTURE; CINAHL; COCHRANE LIBRARY; DENTAL EQUIPMENT; ELECTROMYOGRAPHY; ELECTROSTIMULATION THERAPY; EVALUATION; FACE PAIN; HUMAN; KINESIOTHERAPY; LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY; MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE; MEDLINE; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; OUTCOMES RESEARCH; PATIENT EDUCATION; PHYSIOTHERAPY; PROPRIOCEPTION; RELAXATION TRAINING; REVIEW; SYMPTOM; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDER;

EID: 33745714955     PISSN: 00319023     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ptj/86.7.955     Document Type: Review

References (65)

1. Di Fabio RP. Physical therapy for patient with TMD: a descriptive study of treatment, disability, and health status. J Orofac Pain. 1998;12:124-135.
2. Pedroni CR, De Oliveira AS, Guaratini MI. Prevalence study of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in university students. J Oral Rehabil. 2003;30:283-289.
3. Nassif NJ, Al-Salleeh F, Al-Admawi M. The prevalence and treatment needs of symptoms and signs of temporomandibular disorders among young adult males. J Oral Rehabil. 2003;30:944-950.
4. Taylor M, Suvinen T, Reade P. The effect of Grade IV distraction mobilization on patients with temporomandibular pain-dysfunction disorder. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 1994;10:129-136.
5. Bertolucci LE, Gray T. Clinical analysis of mid-laser versus placebo treatment of arthralgic TMJ degenerative joints. Cranio. 1995;13(1):26-29.
6. Dworkin SF, Huggins K, Wilson L et al. A randomized clinical trial using research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders: axis I to target clinic cases for a tailored self-care TMD program. J Orofac Pain. 2002;6:48-63.
7. Hall LJ. Physical therapy results for 178 patients with temporomandibular joint syndrome. Am J Otolaryngol. 1984;5:183-196.
8. Ali HM. Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular joint disorders: a physiotherapist's perspective. Physiotherapy. 2002;88:421-426.
9. Carmeli E, Sheklow SL, Blommenfeld I. Comparative study of repositioning splint therapy and passive manual range of motion techniques for anterior displaced temporomandibular discs with unstable excursive reduction. Physiotherapy. 2001;87:26-36.
10. Dworkin SF, LeResche L. Research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders: review, criteria, examinations and specifications, critique. J Craniomandib Disord. 1992;6:301-355.
11. Syrop S. Initial management of temporomandibular disorders. Dentistry Today. 2002;21(8):52-57.
12. Glass EG, Glaros AG, MsGlynn FD. Myofascial pain dysfunction: treatments used by ADA members. Cranio. 1993;11(1):25-29.
13. SturdivantJ, Friction JR. Physical therapy for temporomandibular disorders and orofacial pain. Curr Opin Dent. 1991;4:4885-4896.
14. Feine JS, Widmer CG, Lund JP. Physical therapy: a critique. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 1997;83:123-127.
15. Feine JS, Lund JP. An assessment of the efficacy of physical therapy and physical modalities for the control of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pain. 1997;71:5-23.
16. Barry JM. Evidence-based practice in pediatric physical therapy. PT Magazine. 2001;9(11):38-51.
17. Sackett DL. Rules of evidence and clinical recommendations for the use of antithrombotic agents. Chest. 1986;89(2 suppl):2S-3S.
18. Megens A, Harris SR. Physical therapy management of lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer: a critical review of its effectiveness. Phys Ther. 1998;78:1302-1311.
19. Harris SR. How should treatments be critiqued for scientific merit? Phys Ther. 1996;76:175-181.
20. Law M, Stewart D, Pollock N, et al. Guidelines for critical review form-quantitative studies. 1998. Available at: http://www.fhs.mcmaster. ca/rehab/ebp/. Accessed February 20, 2003.
21. Burgess JA, Sommers EE, Truelove EL, Dworkin SF. Short-term effects of two therapeutic methods on myofascial pain and dysfunction of the masticatory system. J Prosthet Dent. 1998;60:606-610.
22. De Laat A, Stappaerts K, Papy S. Counseling and physical therapy as treatment for myofascial pain of the masticatory system. J Orofac Pain. 2003;17(1):42-49.
23. Jagger RG. Mandibular manipulation of anterior disc displacement without reduction. J Oral Rehabil. 1991;18:497-500.
24. Magnusson T, Syren M. Therapeutic jaw exercises and interocclusal appliance therapy. Swed Dent. 1999;23:27-37.
25. Michelotti A, Steenks MH, Farella M, et al. The additional value of a home physical therapy regimen versus patient education only for the short-term treatment of myofascial pain of the jaw muscles: short-term results of a randomized clinical trial. J Orofac Pain. 2004;18(2):114-125.
26. Minagi S, Nozaki S, Sato T, Tsuru H. A manipulation technique for treatment of anterior disk displacement with reduction. J Prosthet Dent. 1991;65:686-691.
27. Nicolakis P, Erdogmus CB, Koff A, et al. Effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. J Oral Rehabil 2002;29:362-368.
28. Nicolakis P, Erdogmus CB, Kollmitzer J, et al. An investigation of the effectiveness of exercise and manual therapy in treating symptoms of TMJ osteoarthritis. Cranio. 2001;19(1):26-32.
29. Nicolakis P, Erdogmus CB, Kollmitzer J, et al. Long-term outcome after treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis with exercise and manual therapy. Cranio. 2002;20(1):23-27.
30. Nicolakis P, Erdogmus CB, Kopf A, et al. Effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint. J Oral Rehabil. 2001;28:1158-1164.
31. Nicolakis P, Erdogmus CB, Kopf A, et al. Exercise therapy for craniomandibular disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2000;81:1137-1142.
32. Tegelberg A, Kopp S. Short-term effect of physical training on temporomandibular joint disorder in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Acta Odontol Scand. 1988;46:49-56.
33. Tegelberg A, Kopp S. A 3-year follow-up of temporomandibular disorders in rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Acta Odontol Scand. 1996;54:14-18.
34. Wright EF, Domenech MA, Fischer JR Jr. Usefulness of posture training for patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Am Dent Assoc. 2000;131:202-210.
35. Al-Badawi EA, Mehta N, Forgione AG, et al. Efficacy of pulsed radio frequency energy therapy in temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction. Cranio. 2004;22(1):10-20.
36. Bertolucci LE, Gray T. Clinical comparative study of microcurrent electrical stimulation to mid-laser and placebo treatment in degenerative joint disease of the temporomandibular joint. Cranio. 1995;13(2):116-120.
37. Conti PCR. Low level laser therapy in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders (TMD): a double-blind pilot study. Cranio. 1997;15(2):144-149.
38. Gray RJM, Hall CA, Quayl AA, Schofield MA. Temporomandibular pain dysfunction: can electrotherapy help? Physiotherapy. 1995;18:47-51.
39. Linde C, Isacsson G, Jonsson B. Outcome of 6-week treatment with transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation compared with splint on symptomatic TMJ disc displacement without reduction. Acta Odontal Scand. 1995;53:92-98.
40. Moystad A, Krogstad BS, Larheim TA. Transcutaneous nerve stimulation in a group of patients with rheumatic disease involving the temporomandibular joint. J Prosthet Dent. 1990;64:596-600.
41. Taube S, Ylipaavalneimt P, Kononen M, Sunden B. The effect of pulsed ultrasound on myofascial pain: a placebo controlled study. Proc Finn Dent Soc. 1988;84:241-246.
42. Carlson CR, Bertrand PM, Ehrlich AD, et al. Physical self-regulation training for the management of temporomandibular disorders. J Orofac Pain. 2001;15(1):47-55.
43. Dahlstrom L, Carlsson GE, Carlsson SG. Comparison of effects of electromyographic biofeedback and occlusal splint therapy on mandibular dysfunction. Scand J Dent Res. 1982;90:151-156.
44. Dahlstom L, Carlsson SG. Treatment of mandibular dysfunction: the clinical usefulness of biofeedback in relation to splint therapy. J Oral Rehabil. 1984;11:277-284.
45. Dalen K, Ellertsen B, Espelid I, Gronningsaeter AG. EMG feedback in the treatment of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Acta Odontol Scand. 1986;44:279-284.
46. Dohrmann RJ, Laskin DM. An evaluation of electromyographic biofeedback in the treatment of myofascial pain-dysfunction syndrome. J Am Dent Assoc. 1978;96:656-662.
47. Hijzen TH, Slangen JL, Van Houweligen HC. Subjective, clinical and EMG effects of biofeedback and splint treatment. J Oral Rehabil. 1986;13:529-539.
48. Okeson JP, Kemper JT, Moody PM, Haley JV. Evaluation of occlusal splint therapy and relaxation procedures in patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Am Dent Assoc. 1983;107:420-424.
49. Turk DC, Zaki HS, Rudy TE. Effects of intraoral appliance and biofeedback/stress management alone and in combination in treating pain and depression in patients with temporomandibular disorders. J Pros Dent. 1993;70:158-164.
50. Crockett DJ, Foreman ME, Alden L, Blasberg B. A comparison of treatment modes in the management of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome. Biofeedback & Self-Regulation. 1986;11:279-291.
51. Schwarzer R. Meta-analysis programs. Available at: http://userpage. fu-berlin.de/~health/meta_e.htm. Accessed October 14, 2005.
52. Cohen J. A power primer. Psychol Bull. 1992;112:155-159.
53. Scott J, Huskisson EC. Graphic representation of pain. Pain. 1976;2:175.
54. Friction JR. Clinical trials for chronic orofacial pain. In: Max M, Portenoy R, Laska E, eds. Advances in Pain Research and Therapy. Vol. 18. New York, NY: Raven Press; 1991:375-389.
55. Schiffman E, Friction J, Haley D, Tylka D. A pressure algometer for myofascial pain syndrome: reliability and validity testing. In: Dubner R, Gehart GF, Bond MR, eds. Proceedings of the 5th World Congress on Pain. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Science; 1988:408-413.
56. Stegenga B, de Bont LGM, de Leeuw R, Boering G. Assessment of mandibular function impairment associated with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis and internal derangement. J Orofac Pain. 1993;7:183-195.
57. Isselee H, De Laat A, Lysens R, Verbeke G. Short-term reproducibility of pressure pain thresholds in masseter and temporalis muscles of symptom-free subjects. Eur J Oral Sci. 1997;105:583-587.
58. Kropmans THJB, Dijkstra PU, van Veen A, et al. The smallest detectable difference of mandibular function impairment in patients with painfully restricted temporomandibular joint function. J Dent Res. 1999;78:1445-1449.
59. Coulter I. Manipulation and mobilization of the cervical spine: the results of a literature survey and consensus panel. J Musculoskeletal Pain. 1996;4:113-123.
60. Bjordal JM, Couppe C, Chow RT, et al. A systematic review of low level laser therapy with location-specific doses for pain from chronic joint disorders. Aust J Physiother. 2003;49:107-116.
61. van der Windt DA, van der Heijden GJ, van den Berg SG, et al. Ultrasound therapy for musculoskeletal disorders: a systematic review. Pain. 1999;81:257-271.
62. Crider AB, Glaros AG. A meta-analysis of EMG biofeedback treatment of temporomandibular disorders. J Orofac Pain. 1999;13(1):29-37.
63. Phillips JM, Gatchel PJ, Wesley AL, Ellis E. Clinical implications of sex in acute temporomandibular disorders. J Am Dent Assoc. 2001;132:49-57.
64. Yuasa H, Kurita K, Westesson PL. External validity of a randomised clinical trial of temporomandibular disorders: analysis of the patients who refused to participate in research. Brit J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2003;41:129-131.
65. Garfalo JP, Gatchel RJ, Wesley AL, Ellis E. Predicting chronicity in acute temporomandibular joint disorders using the research diagnostic criteria. J Am Dent Assoc. 1998;129:438-447.