An MET technique on the temporomandibular joint and its effect on the cervical spine range of motion.
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- Title
- An MET technique on the temporomandibular joint and its effect on the cervical spine range of motion.
- Author(s)
- Van Hille, L
- Abstract
- Title: An MET technique on the temporomandibular joint and its effect on the cervical spine range of motion. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effect of a gentle muscle energy technique (MET) applied on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) on the range of motion of the cervical spine in the seating position. Background: MET techniques are a set of manipulative methods focused on the soft tissues and practiced in many manual therapies. They aim to improve the function of the musculoskeletal system of the patient as well as reducing pain. Methodology: A total of 70 participants (35 males and 35 females from 18 to 43 years old) were recruited at the European School of Osteopathy. Subjects were equally and randomly distributed into two groups. Two measurements of mouth opening and cervical range of motion were taken for both groups. For the experimental group, one measurement was taken before the intervention and one after. For the control group, on measurement was taken before lying down supine for two minutes and one after. The measurements were taken with the Cervical spine Range Of Motion (CROM) device for the cervical range of motion and with electronic digital callipers for the mouth opening. Results: Data analysis revealed a significant difference in jaw opening and cervical range of motion in the axial plane between experimental land control groups (p=0,0284 and p=0,0077, respectively). There was no significant changes for the sagittal and frontal planes of motion (p=0,1266 and p=0,6056, respectively). Also, no correlation was found between jaw opening and any planes of motion of the cervical spine (p>0,05 for all data sets). Conclusion: The results of the study revealed that MET of TMJ is effective at increase the range of motion of mouth opening and cervical rotation.Databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, European School of Osteopathy Library Keywords: TMJ, MET, Cervical spine, TMD, Temporomandibular joint, Muscle energy technique, Temporomandibular joint disorder, Range of motion, Stomatognathic system, Craniomandibular system.
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2014
- Date Submitted
- 20.1.2015 16:43:40
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 15534
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- MET, TMJ, CROM
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- 0
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Van Hille, L, “An MET technique on the temporomandibular joint and its effect on the cervical spine range of motion.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 19, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/630