The Journal of the American Dental Association
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Usefulness of posture training for patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Many practitioners have found that posture training has a positive impact on temporomandibular, or TMD, symptoms. The authors conducted a study to evaluate its effectiveness. ⋯ Patients with TMD who hold their heads farther forward relative to the shoulders have a high probability of experiencing symptom improvement as a result of posture training and being provided with selfmanagement instructions.