Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors

Introduction: Cancer is the second most cause of mortality among which oral cancer is the most prevalent form. In temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), patients present with pain, restricted mouth opening, poor posture, facial asymmetry, diminished strength, altered breathing patterns, decreas...

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Main Authors: Sandeep Shinde, Ishana Kadam, Shivanee Dalvi, Pooja Jain, Sanjaykumar Patil, Anand Gudur
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jhnps.jhnps_15_23
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author Sandeep Shinde
Ishana Kadam
Shivanee Dalvi
Pooja Jain
Sanjaykumar Patil
Anand Gudur
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description Introduction: Cancer is the second most cause of mortality among which oral cancer is the most prevalent form. In temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), patients present with pain, restricted mouth opening, poor posture, facial asymmetry, diminished strength, altered breathing patterns, decreased deglutition, and poor eating habits The objective of this research was to determine and compare the effect of a multicomponent exercise program with conventional physiotherapy program for TMJD in oral cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: This study included 100 participants with TMJD based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then, the subjects were randomly allocated into Group A and Group B by a simple random sampling method. Group A was given a conventional physiotherapy exercise program and for Group B multicomponent exercise program was given. Outcome measures used were a Visual Analog Scale, assessment of range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle testing (MMT) and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain questionnaire. Pre- and post-assessment of the above measures was taken to confirm the results. Results: The results showed a statistically significant effect of the multicomponent exercise program as compared to a conventional exercise program for TMJD in oral cancer survivors. There was a significant reduction in pain (<0.0001) in individuals in Group B than in Group A. Restriction in the ROM and improvement in MMT were also significantly (P < 0.0001) resolved and the facial symmetry, breathing patterns as well as swallowing difficulty were also improved. Conclusion: On the basis of the results, it can be concluded that the Group B who followed the multicomponent exercise program showed better improvement in pain intensity, ROM, facial symmetry, muscle strength, breathing pattern and in swallowing as compared to Group A. Similarly utilizing a multifaceted patient-centered approach has been proven to be effective and lead to successful recovery of the temporomandibular joint function in oral cancer survivors.
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spelling doaj-art-8c2418a7764d4f7cab1a6ff8a816a9762025-01-23T05:48:50ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons2347-81282023-12-0111210711310.4103/jhnps.jhnps_15_23Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer SurvivorsSandeep ShindeIshana KadamShivanee DalviPooja JainSanjaykumar PatilAnand GudurIntroduction: Cancer is the second most cause of mortality among which oral cancer is the most prevalent form. In temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD), patients present with pain, restricted mouth opening, poor posture, facial asymmetry, diminished strength, altered breathing patterns, decreased deglutition, and poor eating habits The objective of this research was to determine and compare the effect of a multicomponent exercise program with conventional physiotherapy program for TMJD in oral cancer survivors. Materials and Methods: This study included 100 participants with TMJD based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then, the subjects were randomly allocated into Group A and Group B by a simple random sampling method. Group A was given a conventional physiotherapy exercise program and for Group B multicomponent exercise program was given. Outcome measures used were a Visual Analog Scale, assessment of range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle testing (MMT) and the American Academy of Orofacial Pain questionnaire. Pre- and post-assessment of the above measures was taken to confirm the results. Results: The results showed a statistically significant effect of the multicomponent exercise program as compared to a conventional exercise program for TMJD in oral cancer survivors. There was a significant reduction in pain (<0.0001) in individuals in Group B than in Group A. Restriction in the ROM and improvement in MMT were also significantly (P < 0.0001) resolved and the facial symmetry, breathing patterns as well as swallowing difficulty were also improved. Conclusion: On the basis of the results, it can be concluded that the Group B who followed the multicomponent exercise program showed better improvement in pain intensity, ROM, facial symmetry, muscle strength, breathing pattern and in swallowing as compared to Group A. Similarly utilizing a multifaceted patient-centered approach has been proven to be effective and lead to successful recovery of the temporomandibular joint function in oral cancer survivors.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jhnps.jhnps_15_23masticatory musclesoral cancerphysiotherapyproprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationtemporomandibular joint dysfunction
spellingShingle Sandeep Shinde
Ishana Kadam
Shivanee Dalvi
Pooja Jain
Sanjaykumar Patil
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Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
Journal of Head & Neck Physicians and Surgeons
masticatory muscles
oral cancer
physiotherapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
temporomandibular joint dysfunction
title Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
title_full Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
title_fullStr Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
title_short Effect of Multicomponent Exercise Program on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in Oral Cancer Survivors
title_sort effect of multicomponent exercise program on temporomandibular joint dysfunction in oral cancer survivors
topic masticatory muscles
oral cancer
physiotherapy
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
temporomandibular joint dysfunction
url https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jhnps.jhnps_15_23
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