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Patel Y, Soni K, Pandita V, Patel S, Patel P. Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Temporomandibular Joint Mobilization in subjects with Myo-facial Pain Syndrome. 2024; 1 (1):5-9.
Background: Every age group is affected by myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), a regional pain illness that is typified by the presence of trigger points (TrPs) in the muscles or fascia. A distinct local and referred pain that is in line with the patient's presenting pain symptoms is produced when manual pressure is applied over an MPS. MPS can be treated with a variety of physiotherapy techniques. There are conflicting findings about the effectiveness of temporomandibular mobilization and low-level laser treatment (LLLT) in treating MPS, as evidenced by earlier research. For the treatment of MPS, there is also no comparison between LLLT and temporomandibular mobilization. The study sought to determine the effectiveness of temporomandibular joint mobilization and LLLT in treating MPS.
Results: Both methods are effective in reducing the degree of discomfort and increasing the maximum mouth opening in MPS patients.
Conclusion: TMJ joint mobilization, LLLT, and physical therapy therapies demonstrated notable clinical improvements in reducing discomfort and maximizing mouth opening in people with MPS.
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