TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDER

This study tested whether physical therapy for jaw disorders (TMD) done via video calls works as well as in-person sessions. Over 200 adults with jaw pain or headaches took part. Researchers compared diagnosis accuracy and quality of life improvements to see if virtual care is a …

This study looked at whether manual therapy (hands-on techniques) can help people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) — a condition causing jaw pain and limited movement. 48 adults with TMD received either manual therapy or therapeutic exercises. Researchers measured muscle th…

This study looked at different treatments for vestibulodynia, a long-term pain condition affecting the vulva that impacts the lives of about 1 in 6 women. Researchers tested a pain cream, an oral medication, and a combination of both against a placebo in 209 women aged 18-50. The…

This study tested a self-management program for jaw muscle pain in 107 adults with fibromyalgia. The program included online sessions on pain education, jaw exercises, and self-massage. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, pain, and fear of movement over 12 months. Th…

This study looked at how temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect a person's sense of body position, pain sensitivity, and overall body awareness. Researchers measured these factors in 60 young adults aged 18-25. The goal was to better understand TMJ problems beyond just pa…

This study looked at how traumatic experiences—from childhood through adulthood—impact jaw function and quality of life in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers compared 102 adults with TMD to healthy volunteers using questionnaires about trauma, jaw fun…