70
Participants
Start Date
September 1, 2022
Primary Completion Date
February 1, 2023
Study Completion Date
February 15, 2023
TMJ dysfunction
Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire (FAQ) was used for TMJ dysfunction. The diagnostic accuracy of the FAQ was found to be high in identifying pain-related and intra-articular TMDs, and the cut-off point was set as 25 points. A score of 25 and above was accepted as the presence of TMD.
Maximum pain-free mouth opening (MMO)
The maximum pain-free mouth opening was recorded using a 15 cm ruler
Forward head posture
Forward head posture was evaluated by CVA using a goniometer. CVA was measured in degrees as the angle between the horizontal plane, the seventh cervical vertebra and the ear hole
Tongue strength and endurance
Tongue strength and endurance were evaluated with IOPI (Medical LLC, Redmond, WA), which has been clinically validated and reliable
Static endurance evaluation of the trunk muscles
The Trunk Flexors Endurance Test and the Biering Sorenson Test were used. These static tests are measurements targeting the local core muscles.
Dynamic endurance evaluation of the core muscles
The Sit-ups and the Modified Push-ups Tests were used. These dynamic tests are measurements targeting the global core muscles.
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University, Balıkesir
Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
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