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Prevalence Case studies The temporomandibular joint Common disorders Rare disorders The Articulatory system Examination: Joints Examination: Muscles Examination: Occlusion Interactive diagnosis	Treatment - Physiotherapy Counselling | Physiotherapy | Pharmacotherapy | Splint therapy Physiotherapy plays an important part in the treatment of any musculoskeletal disorders, and it is beneficial to any patient with TMD where there is muscle involvement. There is little documentation on the use of Physiotherapy with TMD, and few have been formally evaluated. The following list shows most of the methods employed today in the management of temporomandibular problems. Common methods of treatment: Short wave diathermy Megapulse Ultrasound Laser Other methods: Acupuncture Biofeedback Massage Exercise Thermal treatment TENS Interferential Mobilisation	The aims of Physiotherapy To increase patient's awareness of their symptoms To achieve muscle relaxation To reduce muscle hyperactivity and re-establish joint movement To relieve pain, muscle spasm and oedema To enable a return to normal function