TMJ

Question 1

distraction

Answer 1

EFFECT: increase overall ROM, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: CI’d for trigeminal pain (nerve pain)

Question 2

anterior glide

Answer 2

EFFECT: increase anterior translation & jaw opening, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: watch for neurological symptoms

Question 3

contract relax stretching

Answer 3

EFFECT: increase lateral deviation & unilateral jaw opening, pain management
PRECAUTIONS: CI’d for trigeminal pain (nerve pain)