Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 7 , Pages 500-507 , September 2010

Global Postural Reeducation and Static Stretching Exercises in the Treatment of Myogenic Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Study

  • Sâmia A. Maluf, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Movicet (Movement–Therapy and Research Centre), Campinas SP, Brazil
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  • Bruno G.D. Moreno, MS

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Department of Physical Therapy, Adamantinenses School, Adamantina SP, Brazil
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  • Osvaldo Crivello, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dentist, School of Odontology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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  • Cristina M.N. Cabral, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Department of Physical Therapy, City of São Paulo University, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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  • Gislaine Bortolotti, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Statistician, Uniararas, Araras SP, Brazil
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  • Amélia P. Marques, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Physiotherapist, Department of Speech, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo SP, Brazil
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Amélia P. Marques, PhD, Department of Physical Therapy, Speech and Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, Rua Cipotânea 51, Cidade Universitária, 05360-160, São Paulo SP, Brazil

Received 22 October 2009 ,Revised 22 May 2010 ,Accepted 8 June 2010.

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PII: S0161-4754(10)00191-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.08.005

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 33, Issue 7 , Pages 500-507 , September 2010

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