Abstract

Introduction:-Trismus is a condition which is not very common among general population. Therefore, most of the people are not aware regarding this. Basically medical and surgical management is provided and very few go for physiotherapy management. Case Description:-In this case study 30 year unmarried female came to physiotherapy clinic with the problem in mouth opening and pain in jaw. She went for complete assessment before intervention in which via 3 methods we measured maximum mouth opening. Intervention:-In this study we gave 4 weeks of intervention with 5 sessions/week to the patient. In all the 4 weeks intervention was same. Dry heating was given for 20 minutes followed by ultrasound and stretching exercises. Outcome measures: - In outcome measures mouth was observed and leveled with the help of Modified Mallampati score. Maximum mouth opening was measured with measuring scale, 3 finger width test and measurement via vernier caliper. All the parameters showed the significant results after the interventions.

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