Affiliations: [a] Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey | [b] Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Corresponding author: I. Coskun Benlidayi, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkiye. Tel.: +90 538 545 39 37; Fax: +90 322 338 64 29; E-mail:icbenlidayi@hotmail.com
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Data regarding the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in
temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is scarce. OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of Kinesio Taping (KT) in
patients with TMD. METHODS: Patients with TMDs were randomized into experimental and
control groups. The experimental group (n= 14) received KT in combination
with counseling and jaw exercise, whilst controls (n= 14) were given the
regimen of counseling and exercise alone. Jaw movements, Visual analogue
scale (VAS) scores and self-reported measures (functional limitation and
masticatory efficiency) were evaluated at baseline, first and sixth weeks of
the treatment. Biobehavioral questionnaire was filled out at baseline and at
sixth week. RESULTS: Active mouth opening improved more in the experimental
group than controls (p= 0.003). In the experimental group, VAS for
temporomandibular joint, masticatory efficiency and functional limitation
improved significantly at the sixth week when compared to baseline (p= 0.011,
p= 0.001 and p= 0.001, respectively), but not in controls. Subjective
treatment efficacy was higher in the experimental group than that of
controls (p= 0.000). Pain, depression and disability scores reduced
significantly in the experimental group (p= 0.001, p= 0.006 and p= 0.01,
respectively), but not in controls. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, KT in combination with counseling and
exercise is more effective than counseling and exercise alone in TMDs.
