Mulligan vs Maitland technique for jaw pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two manual therapy methods (Mulligan and Maitland) to improve jaw movement and reduce pain in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. If you have limited jaw opening or jaw pain, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 19 and 44 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with limited jaw movement (TMJ hypomobility) confirmed by a standard questionnaire.
- You have jaw or face muscle pain that scores higher than 5 on a 0–10 pain scale.
- Your pain is not caused by active infection, inflammation, or recent injury, and it has lasted at least 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, do not have rheumatic or inflammatory conditions, and have not had TMJ treatment in the past 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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