Maximum Interincisal Opening Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Randomized Feasibility Trial to Test Exercise Therapy Plus Jaw Device to Prevent Trismus in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Radiation-Based Therapy
Trismus is traditionally considered being a late effect of cancer therapy with functional deficits becoming clear in the first year after completing radiation therapy. These deficits can rapidly progress to a state of functional impairment. The most common treatment for trismus is physical therapy comprising an active range of motion (ROM) exercises, hold and relax techniques. Once trismus has developed, it may be hard to reverse. Thus, prevention with a program of self-care is important for managing this side effect. This study want to test the effect with adjunctive devices plus exercise to prevent trismus.
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