Efficacy of Hamstring Stretching, Ultrasound Therapy, and Pressure Pain Threshold for Masseter Muscle in TMJ Dysfunction Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The findings of this study highlight the potential benefits of integrating hamstring stretching into standard physiotherapy interventions for TMD. Given the significant improvements observed in pain reduction and MVMO, clinicians may consider including hamstring flexibility exercises in rehabilitation programs for TMD patients to achieve better functional outcomes. How to cite this article: Irusappan S, Kurusumuthu FSM, Ramachandran S. Efficacy of Hamstring Stretching, Ultrasound Therapy, and Pressure Pain Threshold for Masseter Muscle in TMJ Dysfunction Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract 2025;26(1):34-39.
Authors
- Sajani Ramachandran
- Frankin Shaju M Kurusumuthu
- Srikanth Irusappan
Institutions
- Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
- Published
- 2025-03-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3815
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.15