Temporomandibular joint and cervical spine disability assessment in people with hypermobility joint syndrome
Magdalena Gębska,
Bartosz Dalewski,
Łukasz Pałka
et al.
Abstract:Background. Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and cervical spine problems are a growing public health issue, as they increase the risk of disability in people with hypermobility joint syndrome (HJS).Objectives. The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of TMD symptoms, and cervical spine and TMJ disability in HJS patients.
Material and methods.A survey was conducted among physical therapy students (mean age: 21 years). The study comprised 2 stages. The 1 st one was HJS assessment (the Beighton scale an… Show more
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