Resisted Jaw Protrusion

RESISTED JAW PROTRUSION

This is a mandible protrusion exercise for the temporomandibular joint. Place your hand on the front of your chin. Glide your jaw forwards while pressing back with your hand to provide resistance to the jaw. Slowly resist the hand as your retract the jaw back to neutral position.

Muscles Involved:

• Mandible Protrusion Muscles

  • Medial Pterygoid

  • Lateral Pterygoid

  • Superficial Fibers of Masseter

Related Conditions:

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)

• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ Syndrome)

• Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)

• Lockjaw

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