Current thinking in physiotherapy for the management of idiopathic and postsurgical temporomandibular disorders: a narrative review
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Current thinking in physiotherapy for the management of idiopathic and postsurgical temporomandibular disorders: a narrative review
Abstract
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are the second most common form of orofacial pain after an odontogenic source. Despite their complex aetiopathology they are considered a musculoskeletal disorder. They can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those suffering from TMDs, but can be treated and managed through a mixture of conservative and surgical approaches. Physiotherapists specialising in musculoskeletal therapy and pain management can offer a variety of techniques to help in the treatment and management of TMDs. In this narrative review the evolution of physiotherapy practice in the United Kingdom will be outlined, along with a discussion about physiotherapeutic theoretical frameworks in the management of musculoskeletal disorders and idiopathic TMDs. Finally, a narrative review will be presented, outlining the literature exploring the use of physiotherapy post TMJ surgery, underpinned by a systematic literature search on the topic. After screening for inclusion in the narrative review, eight articles were included for narrative synthesis. The main findings were that there is a relative paucity of studies looking at the value of physiotherapy post TMJ surgery compared with the treatment of idiopathic TMDs, and there is heterogeneity in the physiotherapy programmes described in the literature, but the addition of physiotherapy post TMJ surgery seems to augment the patient's response to surgery. The article concludes by describing the domestic challenges and opportunities of integrating physiotherapy into TMD management pathways.
Keywords: narrative review; physiotherapy; surgery; temporomandibular disorders.
Copyright © 2024 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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