Correlations between pain and results of TMJ depressor, cervical flexor and extensor muscles’ isometric strength, DNFE and MFIQ measurements
Variable | TMJ depressor muscle strength (kg) |
Cervical flexor muscle strength (kg) |
Cervical extensor muscle strength (kg) |
DNFE (mmHg) | MFIQ | |
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Jaw pain | Correlation |
–0.406b 0.004 |
–0.309b 0.026 |
–0.414b 0.002 |
–0.548a < 0.001 |
0.467a < 0.001 |
Neck pain | Correlation |
–0.380b 0.005 |
–0.387b 0.005 |
–0.380b 0.005 |
–0.538a < 0.001 |
0.388a 0.004 |
TMJ: temporomandibular joint, DNFE: deep neck flexors endurance, MFIQ: mandibular function impairment questionnaire.
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