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This case report evaluated the effects of a hands-on approach (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises, myofascial release techniques, Rocabado’s 6 × 6 exercises, and home exercises) for a 28-year-old patient with neck, lumbar, and temporomandibular joint pain and difficulty opening the mouth. She was treated for 2 months. The Visual Analog Scale, Jaw Restriction Scale, and Oral Habits Checklist were used to evaluate pain, restriction of jaw movements, and oral/parafunctional habits, respectively. After treatment, a decrease in pain and limitation of jaw function were seen, as an improvement in her behaviors.
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Çalisgan, E., Akyol, B. (2023). Hands-On Approach for Patients with Pain and Difficulty Opening the Mouth. In: Frange, C. (eds) Clinical Cases in Sleep Physical Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38340-3_14
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