EFFECT OF MCKENZIE EXERCISES AND ROCABADO’S TECHNIQUE ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT PAIN IN INDIVIDUALS WITH IDIOPATHIC NECK PAIN

Logesh Ekambaram (Ph.D)*, Dr. P. Senthil Selvam, (Ph.D), Lokesh¬ H.

ABSTRACT

An investigation comparing the effects of Mckenzie Exercises and Rocabado's Technique on pain management and range of motion in individuals with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders was conducted. The aim of this study is to assess and compare the impact of Mckenzie exercises and Rocabado’s technique on pain levels and range of motion among patients diagnosed with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Thirty participants aged between 20 and 40 years were selected based on specific criteria and randomly divided into two groups: Group A received Mckenzie Exercises, while Group B received Rocabado’s Technique. Pain levels were evaluated using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, and range of motion was assessed using a plastic Vernier caliper. Participants were fully briefed on the procedure, and their informed consent was obtained. Pain scores and range of motion measurements were recorded before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed accordingly. When comparing pre-treatment and post-treatment scores of pain and disability, mean and standard deviation were calculated for both Group A and Group B. The results revealed that Group A exhibited greater improvement in mean and standard deviation across numerical pain rating scale, Fonseca’squestionnaire, and range of motion values compared to Group B. The study demonstrated that Group A exhibited superior progress in both pain reduction and functional disability compared to Group B.

Keywords: Temporomandibular disorders, Mckenzie Exercises, Rocabado’s Technique, Numerical pain Rating Scale, Fonseca’sQuestionnaire.