Efficacy of Physiotherapy in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a manual therapy protocol composed of articulatory and myofascial techniques in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Methods: Randomized and controlled clinical study of patients presenting TMD. The subjects will be divided into 2 groups: 1) manual therapy group; 2) control group. There will be 4 treatment sessions during 4 weeks, with evaluations before and after the study, which include: severity of dysfunction (Helkimo Index), quality of life (Short Form 36 Health Survey), pressure pain threshold (algometer) ), cervical mobility (goniometer), mouth opening (caliper), pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale) and cervical disability (Neck Disability Index).