Association Between TMD and LBP Back Pain

Tri-Service General Hospital60 enrolled

Overview

Investigate the relationships between temporomandibular disorder and low back pain

Some patients with chronic low back pain reveal temporomandibular disorder,and others do not. So the aims of my study were to find out the risk factors that contribute to the concurrence of temporomandibular disorder.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Interventions

balance assessment with Biodex balance systemDEVICE

All subjects of three groups will be assessed with the evaluation device( balance system).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 80 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * unilateral LBP for more than 1 year Exclusion Criteria: * sensory or neurologic disorders; structural defect of the spine or lower extremities; a history of spine or TMD surgery; recent hip, knee, or ankle pain; any medication that could affect balance; a history of uncorrected visual impairment; and vestibular disorders.

Locations (1)

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tri-Service General Hospital

Taipei, Taiwan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

balance assesment

The subjects from three groups all receive the balance assessment with the Biodex balance system, and compare the difference.

Time frame: only measure the balance performance before the treatment

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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