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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Article number | 116 |
| Journal | Pediatric rheumatology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Abstract
Background: Physiotherapy appears as a promising therapy option for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) [1, 2], but the effects of physiotherapy and jaw exercises on JIA-related orofacial symptoms remain unknown [3]. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to assess the impact of orofacial physiotherapy and home-exercise programs in patients with JIA and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement. Methods: Twelve patients with JIA and TMJ involvement received a treatment of physiotherapy, complemented by prescribed home exercises spanning over eight weeks. Orofacial symptoms and dysfunction were monitored pre-treatment, during treatment, after treatment, and at a three-months follow-up. Results: Orofacial pain frequency and intensity significantly decreased during the course of the treatment (p = 0.009 and p = 0.006), with further reductions observed at the three-month follow-up (p = 0.007 and p = 0.002). During treatment, the mandibular function improved significantly in terms of maximal mouth opening capacity, laterotrusion, and protrusion. Conclusions: This proof-of-concept study shows favourable effects of physiotherapy and home excercises in the management of JIA-related orofacial symptoms and dysfunctions.
Keywords
- Home exercises, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Orofacial symptoms, TMJ arthritis, Physiotherapy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Medicine(all)
- Rheumatology
- Medicine(all)
- Immunology and Allergy
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In: Pediatric rheumatology, Vol. 21, No. 1, 116, 2023.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Impact of physiotherapy on orofacial manifestations of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
AU - Vassis, Stratos
AU - Resnick, Cory M.
AU - Nørgaard, Mette
AU - Strawn, Kathleen M.
AU - Grove, Helle
AU - Noeldeke, Beatrice
AU - Herlin, Troels
AU - Pedersen, Thomas Klit
AU - Stoustrup, Peter Bangsgaard
N1 - Funding Information: The project was sponsored by a research grant from the Danish Rheumatism Association.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Background: Physiotherapy appears as a promising therapy option for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) [1, 2], but the effects of physiotherapy and jaw exercises on JIA-related orofacial symptoms remain unknown [3]. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to assess the impact of orofacial physiotherapy and home-exercise programs in patients with JIA and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement. Methods: Twelve patients with JIA and TMJ involvement received a treatment of physiotherapy, complemented by prescribed home exercises spanning over eight weeks. Orofacial symptoms and dysfunction were monitored pre-treatment, during treatment, after treatment, and at a three-months follow-up. Results: Orofacial pain frequency and intensity significantly decreased during the course of the treatment (p = 0.009 and p = 0.006), with further reductions observed at the three-month follow-up (p = 0.007 and p = 0.002). During treatment, the mandibular function improved significantly in terms of maximal mouth opening capacity, laterotrusion, and protrusion. Conclusions: This proof-of-concept study shows favourable effects of physiotherapy and home excercises in the management of JIA-related orofacial symptoms and dysfunctions.
AB - Background: Physiotherapy appears as a promising therapy option for patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) [1, 2], but the effects of physiotherapy and jaw exercises on JIA-related orofacial symptoms remain unknown [3]. The aim of this proof-of-concept study was to assess the impact of orofacial physiotherapy and home-exercise programs in patients with JIA and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement. Methods: Twelve patients with JIA and TMJ involvement received a treatment of physiotherapy, complemented by prescribed home exercises spanning over eight weeks. Orofacial symptoms and dysfunction were monitored pre-treatment, during treatment, after treatment, and at a three-months follow-up. Results: Orofacial pain frequency and intensity significantly decreased during the course of the treatment (p = 0.009 and p = 0.006), with further reductions observed at the three-month follow-up (p = 0.007 and p = 0.002). During treatment, the mandibular function improved significantly in terms of maximal mouth opening capacity, laterotrusion, and protrusion. Conclusions: This proof-of-concept study shows favourable effects of physiotherapy and home excercises in the management of JIA-related orofacial symptoms and dysfunctions.
KW - Home exercises
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KW - Orofacial symptoms, TMJ arthritis
KW - Physiotherapy
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DO - 10.1186/s12969-023-00900-0
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JO - Pediatric rheumatology
JF - Pediatric rheumatology
SN - 1546-0096
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