Knowledge | Correlations | P value |
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Prior to this survey, to what extent were you aware that physical therapists can treat patients with TMD by reducing jaw movements and restoring masticatory muscle function? | 0.815 | 0.001 |
Prior to this survey, to what extent were you aware that cervical spine pain may be involved as a cause of masticatory region pain? | 0.742 | 0.001 |
Before this survey, to what extent were you aware that physical therapy can improve TMD symptoms with oral exercises, manual therapy, and postural reduction? | 0.771 | 0.001 |
TMD patient population What type of TMD have you evaluated and treated? | ||
TMJ Disc Displacement | 0.362 | 0.025 |
TMJ Degeneration | 0.330 | 0.043 |
TMJ Hypermobility | 0.453 | 0.004 |
TMJ Hypomobility | 0.370 | 0.022 |
Myofascial pain | 0.587 | 0.001 |
Parafunctional Habits | 0.349 | 0.032 |
From the options below, what do you normally include in evaluating these patients? | ||
TMJ palpation | 0.601 | 0.001 |
Masticatory muscle palpation | 0.484 | 0.002 |
Jaw movements | 0.747 | 0.001 |
Signs of parafunctional habits | 0.599 | 0.001 |
Occlusion | 0.581 | 0.001 |
Do any of your patients with TMD present with neck pain during evaluation? | 0.635 | 0.001 |
Do any of your patients with TMD present with headaches during evaluation? | 0.334 | 0.041 |
Do any of your patients with TMD present with poor posture during evaluation? | 0.554 | 0.001 |
When treating patients with TMD, what methods do you normally use? | ||
Bite splints/occlusal guards | 0.549 | 0.001 |
occlusion correction/braces | 0.473 | 0.003 |
Prescription of medication | 0.588 | 0.001 |
Cause-specific treatment | 0.568 | 0.001 |
Referral practices If you had referred a patient with TMD to a physical therapist, what would be the reason for the referral? | ||
Neck pain | 0.487 | 0.002 |
Postural alteration | 0.728 | 0.001 |
Masticatory muscle tenderness | 0.657 | 0.001 |
Headaches | 0.737 | 0.001 |