The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Temporomandibular Joint

The Effect of Cervical Stabilization Exercises on Pain, Mobility and Functionality in Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction

The purpose of this study is; to determine the efficacy of cervical stabilization exercises in the treatment of patients with temporomandibular joint disfunction

Thirty patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction who were included in the study were randomly assigned to the 15-person control group and the study group. Patient training and home exercises for jaw joint were given to the control group while cervical stabilization exercise program was given to the study group. The program was administered by the patients for 6 weeks. Pre-treatment and post-treatment evaluations; active and passive maximum mouth openness, joint sounds, cervical range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Short Form Quality of Life Scale (Short Form-36), Tampa Kinesophobia Scale in Temporomandibular Disorders (TKS-TMD) and Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and the data obtained were analyzed statistically.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a complaint of temporomandibular joint for more than 3 months.
• To be literate in Turkish.
• Having signed the Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion Criteria:

• -Those with active infection
• Presence of neurological, rheumatological and musculoskeletal problems that prevent exercise
• Vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency