A Comparative Analysis of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Vs Rocabado Exercise on Pain and Posture Improvement in Muscular Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: An AI Based Evaluation

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temporomandibular; Rocabado exercise; algometer; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation; artificial Intelligence

Abstract

Temporo-mandibular joint disorders (TMDs) are a multifaceted group of excruciating disorders which impact masticatory muscles along with temporomandibular joint. It is a collection of musculoskeletal conditions which affects the temporo-mandibular region. TMD symptoms include jaw pain, tenderness, and discomfort in the ear, difficulty chewing, agonizing facial pain, joint locking, and trouble opening and closing the mouth. Compared to male, females over the age of18 reported a greater incidence of TMD signs and symptoms. A unique AI software is used in this study. Convolutional neural networks, a type of artificial intelligence (AI), utilized to calculate the Cobb’s angle in x-rays and of cervical spine. Methods: Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, patients were selected. They are divided into two groups at random. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular facilitation was given to the experimental group, while Rocabado exercises was given to the control group. Both groups were trained equally for 7 days a week for eight weeks. Pre – test and post-test measurements done with, Cobb’s angle C2-C7with the help of AI software using x-ray, maximal mouth opening range, hand held algometer & Jaw Functional Limitation Scale. Result: Statistics reveals that experimental group which received Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation showed significant improvement by means of Cobb’s angle, pain, maximal mouth opening, and functional ability in comparison to control group that received Rocabado exercises. Conclusion: The study has reported that Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation is more significant than the Rocabado exercise programme in improving pain, posture by means of Cobb’s angle and functional ability in muscular TMDs.

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AU  - S. Ashfak Abdul Kader
AU  - K. Ramana
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/05/23
TI  - A Comparative Analysis of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Vs Rocabado Exercise on Pain and Posture Improvement in Muscular Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: An AI Based Evaluation
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainability Innovation in Computing and Engineering (ICSICE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
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SN  - 2352-538X
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