Physical Therapy Modalities, Exercise and Postoperative Rehabilitation in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Physical therapy is an important part of the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders. The most commonly used physical therapy modalities are transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, hot or cold application, ultrasound, biofeedback, iontophoresis, and laser applications. Exercise also constitutes an important part of the treatment. Conservative treatment methods have a success rate over 80%. Fifty percent of the symptoms usually recover within 2-4 weeks. Surgical intervention is required in only 5% of the patients. After the surgery of the temporomandibular joint disorders if appropriate postoperative rehabilitation program is taken in the first 24 hours, a significant success in pain reduction and function of the joint has been reported. In this review, physical therapy modalities used in temporomandibular joint disorders, exercise-oriented approach and the postoperative rehabilitation is summarized. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2010;56 Suppl 1:15-8

Craniocervical System, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders and Ergonomics

In general sense, ergonomics aims to fit the life according to people and contains all applications done to design appropriate working and living conditions. Ergonomics targets to reduce the physical and psychosocial problems that may occur as a result of the interaction between the human, equipment and environment. Ergonomics education reduces the musculoskeletal diseases among the computer users. The functional disorders of the cervical spine are also associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Postural disorders often increase the incidence of TMD, therefore, the general postural assessment is important in preventing the TMD. Holding the phone between the shoulder and the ear for a long time, using a computer in a wrong position and also the forward head posture influence the temporomandibular joint. Future studies need to be conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of ergonomics in preventing TMD. Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2010;56 Suppl 1:53-6

Effects of ergonomic intervention on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders among computer workers: a randomized controlled trial.

The aim of the study was to determine effects of ergonomic intervention on work-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders (WUEMSDs) among computer workers

Synthesis and biological evaluation of new 5-methyl-N-(3-oxo-1-thia-4-azaspiro[4.5]-dec-4-yl)-3-phenyl-1H-indole-2-carboxamide derivatives

A series of new 5-methyl-N-(3-oxo-1-thia-4-azaspiro[4.5]dec-4-yl)-3-phenyl-1H-indole-2carboxamide-derivatives (2 and 3) was synthesized and characterized by IR, H-1-NMR, HSQC, HMBC, C-13-NMR (APT), APCI mass spectral data and elemental analysis. All synthesized compounds were evaluated for in vitro antituberculosis activity against M. tuberculosis H37Rv. Compound 3c was found to provide the highest (90%) inhibition of mycobacterial growth in the primary screen conducted at 6.25 mu g/mL

Cervical spinal cord injury presenting with refractory orthostatic hypotension: a case report

In case of cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord injuries, refractory orthostatic hypotension may result from unmeet parasympathetic system influences and sympathetic system impairment due to the diffuse destruction of the sympathetic innervation of the body and the preservation of parasympathetic cranial innervation in certain patients. Pharmacological treatments include mineralocorticoids and adrenergic agents, while non-pharmacological methods such as abdominal pads and compression devices can be used. Herein, we report a 21-year-old male case of refractory orthostatic hypotension following a fifth cervical vertebra compression fracture. The case was treated with mineralocorticoid therapy in conjunction with electrical stimulation to the quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscles. The results of the treatment and treatment strategies of orthostatic hypotension are discussed in the light of literature data

Vaginal cone therapy in patients with stress urinary incontinence

The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the vaginal cone usage in patients with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) treated by hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Masticatory Muscle Pain and Low-Level Laser Therapy: A Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study

Objective: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in patients with chronic orofacial pain of muscular origin

Synthesis, structure, and antifungal evaluation of some novel 1,2,4-triazolylmercaptoacetylthiosemicarbazide and 1,2,4-triazolylmercaptomethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazole analogs

Novel 1-[[4-(4-bromophenyl)-5-(2-furyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl]mercaptoacetyl]-4-alkyl/aryl-3-thiosemicarbazides (5-12) were synthesized by the reaction of 4-(4-bromophenyl)-5-(2-furyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-ylmercaptoacetylhydrazide (4) with substituted isothiocyanates. Cyclodehydration of thiosemicarbazides with concentrated sulfuric acid yielded 2-[4-(4-bromophenyl)-5-(2-furyl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-yl]mercaptomethyl-5-alkyl/arylamino-1,3,4-thiadiazoles (13-17). The new compounds were evaluated for in vitro antifungal activity using the microdilution method. The tested compounds showed varying degrees of activity against Microsporum gypseum NCPF-580, Microsporum canis, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, and Candida albicans ATCC 10231 (MIC 8-4 mu g/mL)