Evaluation of the effectiveness of a physiotherapy program in individuals with a clinical diagnosis of bruxism: a pilot study

Identifier:  TFG:8647

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG8647

Authors:  Narváez Medina, Paula

Abstract:
This pilot study evaluated the efficacy of a physiotherapy program with orofacial exercises, relaxation and stretching in people with a clinical diagnosis of bruxism. Over four weeks, two groups (control and intervention) were compared using face-to-face assessments of mandibular and cephalic pain, temporomandibular joint range of motion, masticatory function and satisfaction. Nine people participated, and only statistically significant differences were found in the reduction of headache at 15 days in the intervention group. The program was not effective in reducing mandibular pain or improving other variables assessed at the end of the intervention