Authors : Dr. Anoli Gupta; Dr. Sneha Ganu

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26aug507

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Abstract : Background: Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ) is a commonly seen maxillofacial disorder in athletes, with a predominance in females. Contact sports are a contributing factor to TMJ dysfunction, such as blows to the jaw. In recent years, physiotherapy has had excellent outcomes.  Case Presentation: A 19-year-old male cricket player came in with a complaint of limited jaw opening and a click on jaw movements after suffering a blow to the jaw. Based on clinical examination, he was diagnosed with Internal derangement syndrome. He was treated with joint mobilization, soft tissue manipulation, controlled motion techniques and postural correction for 12 weeks. Range of motion using a ruler, NRS, palpatory assessment and Jaw Functional Limitation scale - 20 were taken at baseline, at 6 weeks and at 12 weeks.  Outcomes: NRS and Range of motion improved at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after 30 sessions. On palpatory assessment, at 12 weeks click on opening was significantly reduced to only end range of motion. JFLS - 20 scoring was on the lower side indicating low functional Limitation.  Conclusion: Physiotherapeutic intervention leads to a good clinical outcome in a case of Chronic Dysfunction due to Trauma in a cricket player.

Keywords : Chronic TMJ Dysfunction, Cricket, Internal Derangement Syndrome, Controlled Motion Technique, Case Report, Rocabado and Kraus.

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