Author(s):
Kamalakannan. M, Hariharan. J
Email(s):
kamal1712@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00359 
Address:
Kamalakannan. M1, Hariharan. J2
1Professor, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai.
2Tutor, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 18,
Issue - 6,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of microcurrent therapy on pain reduction, functional improvement, and quality of life for individuals with TMD. Methods: A total of 138 adults with TMD were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria and randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group received MCT, while the control group underwent exercises for four weeks. The Mc Gill pain questionnaire was used to evaluate the effectiveness of both interventions. Results: The results showed a significant decrease in pain scores in both groups, with a greater reduction in the experimental group. The mean pain score in the MCT group decreased from 20.4 to 9.2, while in the exercise group, it decreased from 20.3 to 14.5. The MCT group demonstrated a statistically significant decrease in pain scores compared to the exercise group. Conclusion: This comprehensive analysis indicates that MCT can be an effective intervention for pain management in individuals with TMD. Industrial workers with TMD may benefit from MCT to alleviate their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and potentially increase productivity in the workplace. Further research is warranted to determine the long-term effectiveness and safety of MCT in treating TMD in industrial workers.
Cite this article:
Kamalakannan. M, Hariharan. J. An In-Depth Investigation into the Efficacy of Microcurrent Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders among Industrial Workers: A Comprehensive and Contemporary Analytical Study. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(6):2517-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00359
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Kamalakannan. M, Hariharan. J. An In-Depth Investigation into the Efficacy of Microcurrent Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders among Industrial Workers: A Comprehensive and Contemporary Analytical Study. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025;18(6):2517-0. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2025.00359 Available on: https://rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-18-6-12
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