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Comparison of endurance and motion between cervical and temporomandibular joints in temporomandibular disorders and healthy subjects
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Khaled Rezaei1   , Azadeh Shadmehr * 2, Gholam Reza Shirani3 , Gholam Reza Olyaei4 , Mehdi Abdollvahab5 , Saman Maroufizadeh6 |
1- MSc Student, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , shadmehr@tums.ac.ir
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
4- Full Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- Instructor Training, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
6- PhD Student of Biostatistics, Department of Epidemiology and Reproductive Health, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (5510 Views) |
Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the neck and temporomandibular joint range of motion and muscle endurance in patients with temporomandibular disorders, referring to the dental school of tehran university of medical science and healthy individuals.
Materials and Methods: A total of 30 healthy men as control and 30 patients aged 20-40 years with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) were selected as patients. Range of motion in flexion and extension of the head and neck and mouth opening was measured and masticatory muscle endurance as well as the neck extensor muscles was measured and averaged values for each patient group were compared with the control group.
Results: Head and neck flexion range of motion and endurance of neck extensor muscles in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) was lower than healthy controls. (P<0.001)
Conclusion: The results of this study showed that disorders of temporomandibular joint can change extensor muscle endurance and range of motion in neck. Pay attention to neck problems can be effective in improving patients with disorders of temporomandibular joint.
Keywords: Range of motion, Muscular endurance, Temporomandibular disorder |
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| Keywords: Range of motion, Muscular endurance, Temporomandibular disorder |
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Received: 2016/03/8 | Accepted: 2016/03/8 | Published: 2016/03/8
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