Temporomandibular Joint Problems and Core Stabilization

Temporomandibular Joint Problems, Head Posture, Tongue Strength and Endurance and Core Stabilization With University Students

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint problems, head posture, tongue strength, and endurance with core stabilization.

This cross-sectional study was conducted on university students aged 18-31 between September 2022 and February 2023. In the evaluation of the students were used that the Fonseca's Anamnestic Questionnaire for temporomandibular joint dysfunction, Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders Examination Form for maximum pain-free mouth opening, presence of sound in temporomandibular joint movements, and palpation parameters of temporomandibular joint and surrounding muscles, Craniovertebral Angle for forward head posture, and Iowa Oral Performance Instrument for tongue strength and endurance. In addition, the Trunk Flexor Endurance Test and Biering Sorenson Test were used for static endurance of the core muscles, and Sit-ups Test and Modified Push-ups Test were used for dynamic endurance of the core muscles.

Inclusion Criteria:

• University students aged 18 and 31 who agreed to participate in the study
• signed the Informed Consent Form were included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• having a non-reducible disc problem,
• having surgery related to spine, abdomen and/or TMJ problem,
• history of trauma, cancer,
• presence of neurological problems, congenital anomaly, musculoskeletal problems, systemic disease, facial paralysis,
• receiving any treatment related to the spine and TMJ in less than six months.