Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Effectiveness of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Individuals With Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

It is planned to examine the effect of cervical stabilization exercises on Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms in individuals with TMJ disorder.

Individuals included in the study will be divided into 2 groups, Stabilization and Control groups, by block randomization method. A standard treatment program (Education + home exercises) will be applied to both groups. In addition to the stabilization group, cervical stabilization exercises will be applied. Individuals will be evaluated with the Sociodemographic Data Form before the application.

Before and after the application, individuals were assessed for TMJ pain with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), TMJ symptom severity with the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) and cervical posture, mobility and muscle performance will be evaluated with craniovertebral angle, goniometer and craniocervical flexion test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a TMJ disorder according to the TMJ Disorders Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC/TMD),
• Being between the ages of 18-65,

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neurological diseases (such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease),
• Metabolic and systemic diseases (such as Hypothyroidism, Hypercalcemia, Diabetes mellitus, Celiac disease),
• Rheumatologic diseases (such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Scleroderma),
• History of head and spine trauma/surgery in the last 6 months,
• History of malignancy and pregnant women will be excluded.