Masticatory Muscles Electromyography in Post-pubertal Females With Forward Head Posture and Temporomandibular Disorders
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to evaluate masticatory muscle electrical activity in post-pubertal females with forward head posture (FHP) and temporomandibular disorders (TMD) as well as in post-pubertal females with neutral head posture and with no temporomandibular disorders.
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Detailed Description
It has been demonstrated by a previous study that a strong relationship exists between forward head posture and temporomandibular disorders and that individuals with forward head posture and temporomandibular disorders exhibit alterations in masticatory muscle electromyographic activity either as a result of the disorder itself or due to a compensatory mechanism associated with the symptoms of temporomandibular disorders . As a consequence, the aim of the study was to evaluate the electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in post-pubertal females with forward head posture and temporomandibular disorders as well as in post-pubertal females with neutral head posture and with no temporomandibular disorders.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Study group Post-pubertal females with forward head posture and temporomandibular disorders |
Other: Measurement of bilateral electromyographic activity of Masseter and Anterior Temporalis muscles.
Assessment was done by surface electromyography (sEMG) device.
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| Control group Post-pubertal females with neutral head posture and with no temporomandibular disorders |
Other: Measurement of bilateral electromyographic activity of Masseter and Anterior Temporalis muscles.
Assessment was done by surface electromyography (sEMG) device.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Electromyographic (EMG) activity of masticatory muscles [8 months]
Measurement of bilateral EMG activity of Masseter and Anterior Temporalis muscles
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Measurement of cranivertebral angle (CVA) [8 months]
Photographic assessment of cranivertebral angle.
- Assessment of research Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMDS) [8 months]
Temporomandibular disorders were assessed through the research Diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMDS).
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Age ranging from 17 to 22 years.
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Body mass index ranging from 18 to 25 kg/m2.
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Having a normal menstrual cycle.
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Spending four to six hours per day with bad posture on computer, laptop or smart phones.
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Fully dentate subjects.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Having dental loss, acquired dental anomalies, current use of dental prostheses, malocclusion, sleep bruxism.
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Having inflammatory diseases of the face or jaw, fibromyalgia, or any fractures or surgeries in the orofacial or neck areas.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
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| 1 | Nasser Institute for research and treatment | Cairo | Egypt |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Amel M Yousef, Professor, Physical Therapy for Woman's Health, Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- P.T.REC/012/002660