Clinical Trial: Investigation of the Association Between Upper Crossed Syndrome and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in University Students: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Upper Cross Syndrome
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Investigation of the Association Between Upper Crossed Syndrome and Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction in University Students: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study
Brief Summary:
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the relationship between Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS), a postural imbalance characterized by forward head posture and rounded shoulders, and Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) in university students aged 18-35 years.TMD is a musculoskeletal condition affecting the jaw joint and masticatory muscles, commonly associated with pain, limited mandibular movement, and joint sounds.Since cervical posture and jaw function are anatomically and biomechanically…
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