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Exercise therapy for temporomandibular disorders

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Study Protocol
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This is a protocol for a Cochrane review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: Primary objective To assess the effects of exercise therapy on pain intensity, jaw function/disability, and health-related quality of life in adults with temporomandibular disorders, compared with no treatment, placebo, or other non-exercise conservative interventions. Secondary objectives To assess the effects of exercise therapy on mandibular mobility and adverse events. Additionally, to explore potential heterogeneity in treatment effects by investigating whether outcomes differ according to temporomandibular disorder subtype (e.g. myogenous, arthrogenous, or mixed).
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd016402
Authors: Gul Oznur Karabicak, Ayca Araci, Mehmet Micoogullari, Kubra Zayim Gedik, Andrew R Gamble, Zekiye Karacam, Louise MN Pearce
Institutions: Adnan Menderes University, Alanya University, Department of Public Health, Cyprus International University, Bezmiâlem Vakıf Üniversitesi, The University of Sydney, Institute for Musculoskeletal Health
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7222764993
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