Correlation Between Cervical Spine Muscle Disorders and the Occurrence of Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

Poznan University of Medical Sciences60 enrolled

Overview

This study evaluated the correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction

The examination includes personal questionnaire, physical examination and an algometer measurement on the upper fibers of the trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis posterior major to define pressure sensitivity of neck muscles and define is there a correlation between the occurrence of disorders of selected muscles of the cervical spine and the occurrence of symptoms of TMJ dysfunction.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Interventions

AlgometerDEVICE

The algometer head was applied to the trigger point of selected muscles at an angle of 90° and, increasing the pressure at a speed of about 100g/s, three measurements were made. Each measurement stoped at the first sensation of pain

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 YearsMax age: 25 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 19-25 years * relatively good health * consent to participate in the research experiment Exclusion Criteria: * people with skin problems in the head and neck area that that made the examination impossible * previous head and neck surgeries and traffic injuries * coagulation disorders or taking medications that reduce blood coagulability * venous thrombosis in the neck area * sensory disorders * dislocation of the jaw in the past * taking painkillers 12 hours before starting the study * being under orthodontic or physiotherapeutic treatment focused on TMJ dysfunctions

Locations (1)

Clinic for Rehabilitation

Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pressure sensitivity

Algometer measurements on the upper fibers of the trapezius, levator scapula, sternocleidomastoid and rectus capitis posterior major

Time frame: for each participant duration of test is about 30-40 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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