Mid- and Long-Term Effect of Kinesio Taping on Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: A Randomised- Controlled Trial

Authors : Elif Esra ÖZMEN, Ercan DURMUŞ, Bayram Sönmez ÜNÜVAR, Abdullah KALAYCI

Pages : 579-586

Doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1091524

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Publication Date : 2022-10-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: This study aimed to determine the mid- and long-term effects of Kinesio-taping insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(KT); on individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TMD);. Methods: Thirty-three patients were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 is control; group 2 is KT group. KT treatment was applied in six sessions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(one session/week); for 6 weeks. At 6 months, the visual analogue scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VAS); values and range of motion of the jaw before and after the treatment were recorded. Results: After the treatment in both groups, a statistically significant decrease in pain VAS values of the lateral pterygoid and masseter muscles was observed at the 6th month control insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p < 0.05);. In the intergroup evaluation, a statistically significant difference, in favour of the study group, was noted in all clinical parameters evaluated before treatment and at week 6 after treatment insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p < 0.05);. Compared with the control group, a statistically significant difference, in favour of the study group, in all clinical parameters evaluated except lateral pterygoids and protrusion VAS score was found at 6th months insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p < 0.05);. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that KT application could be a preferred treatment option in patients with TMD, pain and movement limitation. Further investigation is needed for widespread application.
Keywords : athletic tape, pain, temporomandibular joint disorders