Physiotherapy for orofacial pain and temporomandibular joint dysfunction after prolonged CPAP therapy due to COVID-19: a case report

During this COVID-19 pandemic, intensive care units are being overwhelmed by several hypoxemic patients. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) full face masks are being used for these patients presenting with acute respiratory distress disease. Due to these masks, the movements of the face are restricted. The patient can experience orofacial pain and can further have temporomandibular disorders on a long-term basis. Early physiotherapy management can be done to reduce the pain and tenderness, release trigger points, elongate the shortened muscles, and reduce the jaw's restricted movements.