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