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Traditional treatments, such as botulinum toxin (BTX) injections, can have side effects or limited efficacy. This case report aims to explore the effects of a non-invasive, multimodal intervention, including targeted myofascial release (MFR), on tremor severity, balance, gait, and functional independence in a patient with OMD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case Presentation<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The patient, a 65-year-old female, presented with severe jaw tremors, impaired balance, and functional limitations in daily activities. Her symptoms were assessed pre-intervention using standardized tools, including the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Tinetti Assessment Tool (TAT), Tremor Rating Grid (TRG), Gait Assessment Instrument (GAIT), Bristol Activities of Daily Living Scale (BADLS), Barthel Index (BI), and Katz Index (KI).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Intervention<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The patient underwent 12 sessions over 4 weeks of targeted MFR, combined with core stabilization, jaw exercises, and sensory stimulation. Treatment progressed in three phases: tone control and trunk preparation, direct neck and jaw MFR, and functional stabilization with jaw resistance and speech exercises.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Outcomes<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The intervention led to substantial improvements in tremor severity (TRG: 16\u21925), balance (BBS: 4\u219227), gait (GAIT: 6\u219223), and functional independence (BADLS: 21\u219211; Barthel: 30\u219270; Katz: 3\u21926).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case demonstrates that targeted MFR is a safe, non-invasive intervention that can substantially improve tremor, balance, gait, and functional independence in OMD. 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