Cranio. 2014 Oct;32(4):275-82. doi: 10.1179/0886963414Z.00000000038. Epub 2014 Apr 14. The effect of a mandibular advancement appliance on cervical lordosis in patients with TMD and cervical pain. Santander H, Zúñiga C, Miralles R, Valenzuela S, Santander MC, Gutiérrez MF, Córdova R. Abstract AIMS: A preliminary study to compare cervical lordosis by means of cervical cephalometric analysis, […]
Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2014 Aug;26(8):1157-60. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1157. Epub 2014 Aug 30. Yongnam Park Abstract [Purpose] This study aimed to verify the change in range of motion of the temporomandibular joint on correction of scoliosis. [Subjects and Methods] This study examined 31 male and female participants in their 20s and 30s with a spinal […]
Global Body Posture and Plantar Pressure Distribution in Individuals With and Without Temporomandibular Disorder: A Preliminary Study. Souza JA J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Aug 6. pii: S0161-4754(14)00111-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.04.003. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate body posture and the distribution of plantar pressure at physiologic rest […]
Ann Anat. 2014 Jul 5. pii: S0940-9602(14)00129-0. doi: 10.1016/j.aanat.2014.06.003. [Epub ahead of print] Expression of estrogen receptors α and β in the trigeminal mesencephalic nucleus of adult women and men. Alimy-Allrath T1, Ricken A2, Bechmann I1. Author information Abstract Temporomandibular disorders are more prevalent in women than in men and phases of pain relate to […]
Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:582414. doi: 10.1155/2014/582414. Epub 2014 Jun 19. Walczyńska-Dragon K1, Baron S1, Nitecka-Buchta A1, Tkacz E2. Abstract Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is considered to be associated with imbalance of the whole body. This study aimed to evaluate the influence of TMD therapy on cervical spine range of movement (ROM) and reduction of spinal pain. […]
Braz J Phys Ther. 2014 Jan-Feb; 18(1): 19–29. doi: 10.1590/S1413-35552012005000137 PMCID: PMC4183235 Mariana C. Ferreira Background Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives To assess changes in body posture in women suffering migraines with or […]
Gomes CA, et al. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2014 Apr;18(2):306-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2013.08.001. Epub 2013 Sep 5. Abstract The aim of the present study was to determine the association between the severity of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and mandibular range of motion (ROM). For such, a cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample of 92 women […]
Daniel F. Zweifel, M.D., D.M.D., Giorgio Pietramaggiori, M.D., and Martin Broome, M.D., D.M.D. N Engl J Med 2014; 370:e9February 6, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMvcm1301200 SOURCE INFORMATION From the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsBw0uRRuKU The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Overview The temporomandibular joints are anterior to the ear. They […]
Pauline Anderson January 17, 2014 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819390 Treating some headaches in children may be a simple matter of getting them to quit chewing gum. A new study suggests that excessive gum chewing may be an important but under-recognized trigger for headaches in older children. The researchers, led by Nathan Watemberg, MD, […]
Mariana C. Ferreira1 Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy Print version ISSN 1413-3555 Braz. J. Phys. Ther. vol.18 no.1 São Carlos Jan./Feb. 2014 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S1413-35552012005000137 ABSTRACT Background: Migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are reported to be associated. However, there are no reports on the association among migraines, TMDs and changes in body posture. Objectives : To assess […]
A systematic review Rocha CP,et al. J Oral Rehabil. 2013 Nov;40(11):875-81. doi: 10.1111/joor.12104. Epub 2013 Oct 7. Abstract The objective of this systematic review was to find sufficient evidence to deny or accept the association between the head and cervical posture and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and thus assist health professionals in the evaluation and treatment […]
Published: Oct 17, 2013 By John Gever Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ANA/42345 Action Points Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. NEW ORLEANS — About half of patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) seen […]
J Am Acad Audiol. 2013 Jul-Aug;24(7):544-55. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.24.7.3. Cherian K1, Cherian N, Cook C, Kaltenbach JA. Abstract BACKGROUND: Tinnitus affects approximately 30-50 million Americans. In approximately 0.5-1.0% of the population, tinnitus has a moderate to severe impact on their quality of life. Musculature and joint pathologies of the head and neck are frequently associated with […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2013 Mar-Apr;36(3):143-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.04.001. Epub 2013 May 20. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V, Korporaal C. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to complete a systematic review of […]
February 18, 2013 Orofacial manual therapy improves cervical movement impairment associated with headache and features of temporomandibular dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial Harry von Piekartz Manual Therapy August 2013Volume 18, Issue 4, Pages 345–350 There is evidence that temporomandibular disorder (TMD) may be a contributing factor to cervicogenic headache (CGH), in part because of the […]
Armijo-Olivo S, et al. J Oral Maxillofac Res. 2013 Jan 1;3(4):e4. doi: 10.5037/jomr.2012.3404. Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study of cervical muscles and their significance in the development and perpetuation of Temporomandibular Disorders has not been elucidated. Thus this project was designed to investigate the association between cervical musculoskeletal impairments and Temporomandibular Disorders. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A […]
Medlicott MS Phys Ther. 2006 Jul;86(7):910-1. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This systematic review analyzed studies examining the effectiveness of various physical therapy interventions for temporomandibular disorder. METHODS: Studies met 4 criteria: (1) subjects were from 1 of 3 groups identified in the first axis of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, (2) the intervention was […]
D. Evcik and O. Aksoy Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain (ISSN: 1058-2452) Volume: 12 Issue: 2 Page Range: 19 – 24 DOI: 10.1300/J094v12n02_03 Objective: To investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint dysfunction and head posture. Methods: Thirty patients with temporomandibular joint pain and thirty healthy adults were included the study. After physical examination, patients were subjected by […]