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Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion
Fortaleza University
ISSN: 1806-1222
EISSN: 1806-1222
Vol. 24, No. 4, 2011, pp. 306-312
Bioline Code: bh11044
Full paper language: Portuguese
Document type: Research Article
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Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, Vol. 24, No. 4, 2011, pp. 306-312

 en Functional profile of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction under physiotherapy treatment
Kinote, Andrezza Pinheiro Bezerra de Menezes; Monteiro, Luana Torres; Vieira, Ana Arcângela Coutinho; Ferreira, Najla Maria Nogueira & Abdon, Ana Paula de Vasconcellos

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the functional profile of patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) receiving physical therapy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study carried with 21 patients receiving physiotherapy care during the year of 2007 at the Center for Integrated Medical Care (Núcleo de Atenção Médica Integrada - NAMI), in Fortaleza-CE, Brazil. Those were submitted to anamnesis (age, presence of pain, affected sites and parafunctional habits) and functional assessment (presence of trigger points, movement amplitude and postural evaluation).
Results: The age varied from 16 to 56 years, with an average of 31.3 ± 14.85 and female gender was the most affected with 17 (81.0%) patients. Of the assessed patients, 13 (61.9%) presented pain of moderate intensity, with an average of 5.4 ± 0.50. The most common sites of pain were the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), reported by 15 (71.4%), and cervical region, reported by 13 (61.9%) patients. We found that 13 (61.9%) assessed patients reported clenching as parafunctional habit. Significant limitation of mouth opening and movements of the cervical region were observed when compared to normal values (p ≤ 0.05). The most painful muscles on palpation were upper trapezius (n=19), medial pterygoid (n=15) and the masseter (n=15). The TMJ presented strong pain (degree 3) on palpation in 3 (14.3%) patients. In postural assessment, 10 (47.6%) had cervical hyperlordosis, 7 (33%) had forward head posture and 7 (33%) had raised shoulders.
Conclusion: Patients with TMJD receiving physical therapy present limitations in TMJ and cervical movement, pain, presence of trigger points and postural changes at a more compromised and symptomatic stage of this dysfunction. In view of this, it becomes necessary to provide early evaluation and treatment with physical therapy.

Keywords
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome; Physical Therapy (specialty); Health Evaluation

 
 pt PERFIL FUNCIONAL DE PACIENTES COM DISFUNÇÃO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR EM TRATAMENTO FISIOTERÁPICO
Kinote, Andrezza Pinheiro Bezerra de Menezes; Monteiro, Luana Torres; Vieira, Ana Arcângela Coutinho; Ferreira, Najla Maria Nogueira & Abdon, Ana Paula de Vasconcellos

Resumo

Objetivos: Analisar o perfil funcional dos pacientes com disfunção temporomandibular (DTM) em tratamento fisioterápico.
Métodos: Estudo transversal conduzido com 21 pacientes em atendimento fisioterápico durante o ano de 2007, no Núcleo de Atenção Médica Integrada (NAMI), Fortaleza-CE, Brasil. Estes submeteram-se à anamnese (idade, presença de dor, locais acometidos e hábitos parafuncionais) e avaliação funcional (presença de pontos gatilhos, amplitude de movimento e avaliação postural).
Resultados: A idade variou de 16 a 56 anos, com média de 31,3 ± 14,85 e maior acometimento do sexo feminino, com 17 (81,0%) pacientes. Dos avaliados, 13 (61,9%) apresentavam intensidade de dor moderada, com média de 5,4 ± 0,50. Os locais de dor mais referidos eram a articulação temporomandibular (ATM) por 15 (71,4%) e a região cervical por 13 (61,9%) pacientes. Constatou-se que 13 (61,9%) avaliados relataram o apertamento como hábito parafuncional. Encontrou-se limitação significativa na abertura de boca e dos movimentos da região cervical quando comparado com os valores normais (p ≤ 0,05). Os músculos mais dolorosos à palpação foram trapézio superior (n=19), pterigóide medial (n=15) e masseter (n=15). ATM apresentou-se com dor forte (grau 3) na palpação em 3 (14,3%) pacientes. Na avaliação postural, 10 (47,6%) tinham hiperlordose cervical, 7 (33%) apresentavam cabeça anteriorizada e 7 (33%) com ombros elevados.
Conclusão: Os pacientes com DTM em tratamento fisioterápico apresentaram limitação de movimento da ATM e cervical, dor, presença de pontos gatilhos e alterações posturais em estágio mais comprometido e sintomático dessa disfunção. Diante disso, tornase necessário prover avaliação e tratamento fisioterápicos precoces.

Palavras-chave
Síndrome da Disfunção da Articulação Temporomandibular; Fisioterapia (especialidade); Avaliação em Saúde

 
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