Association of Jaw Dysfunction With Neck Disability in Subjects With Chronic Cervical Spine Disorders

Phase

N/A

Condition

Chronic Pain

Muscle Pain

Neck Pain

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04849442

msalah_bfpt

Ages 20-40
All Genders

Study Summary

Since TMJ and cervical pain incidence are rising and both structures are highly interrelated anatomically and functionally. And yet no standard protocol for TMD therapy The objective of this study is to state if there is a correlation between TMD and cervical dysfunction. To help reach a better diagnosis and a more holistic treatment. Forty volunteers (15 male and 25 female) between the ages of 20 to 40 were recruited. Cervical ROM was measured in all directions (rotation, flexion and extension, and sidebending) by CROM device, and a 10 cm plastic ruler marked in both centimeters and millimeters was used to measure TMJ vertical opening.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Between the ages of 20 and 40
Female and Male
Suffering from a reduced cervical ROM
No reported TMJ pain

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Tumor (anywhere in the body)

Recent trauma to the neck, torso or upper limb
Active inflammation in the cervical region, upper thoraxic spine and chest or upperlimb
Recent use of orthodontics prostheses

Study Design

June 01, 2019

September 30, 2019

Study Description

Background: The incidence of temporomandibular dysfunction has been rapidly increasing in the past years especially among women and still no definite treatment protocol and that's due to the inter lapping of anatomy and neurology of this joint with other structures all over the body. The cervical spine dysfunction has a high incidence as well, and they are common to coexist as they are highly interrelated. Objective: The objective of this study is to emphasize the interrelation between cervical dysfunction and TMJ dysfunction by examining the relationship between cervical spine ROM and TMJ vertical opening ROM to provide better recognition of the etiology of TMJ dysfunction thus a holistic intervention. Materials and methods: It is a bivariate correlational research design. Forty subjects between the age of 20 -40 years (15male/ 25females) were recruited. Cervical ROM was measured by CROM device for all 6 cervical movements. The TMJ vertical mouth opening was measured by a 10 cm ruler. The CROM will be used consistent with standard clinical procedures, with 3 takes for each measurement to decrease human error. The measurements were taken one shot.

Connect with a study center

Outpatient clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, 34518
Egypt
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