Combined Effect of Cryotherapy and Kinesio Taping on Trismus Post-Third Molar Extraction Surgery

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1 Surgery department faculty of physical therapy cairo university

2 Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

3 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Oral &Dental Medicine, Cairo University.

4 Researcher, national center of research.

5 Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

Abstract

Background: Mandibular third molar extraction, a common oral and maxillofacial surgery procedure, can lead to complications like pain, swelling, bleeding, limited mouth opening, and reduced quality of life.
Purpose: The study's purpose was to see how cryotherapy and Kinesiotaping affected pain and trismus after third molar extraction procedures.
Materials and Methods: The study involved 45 individuals aged 20-45 with discomfort and trismus, divided into three groups: Group A received cryotherapy and Kinesio-tape, Group B received Kinesio-tape, and Group C
received cryotherapy in addition to traditional medical care.
Results: After treatment, group A showed a significant decrease in VAS and an increase in maximal mouth opening compared to groups B and C. Group B also experienced a decrease in VAS and an increase in maximal mouth
opening.
Conclusion: Kinesio tape and cryotherapy had a positive effect on pain and trismus

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Egyptian Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Volume 2, Issue 1
February 2024
Pages 12-19

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