Does forward head posture correction improve temporomandibular joint dysfunction? A pilot randomized trial using a cervical extension traction orthotic
These preliminary findings suggest that adding FHP correction through the application of a CET orthotic might offer short-term selected benefits for chronic TMD symptoms, which would need to be confirmed in a full-scale trial. High adherence rates were found with a moderate effect size that provided data indicating that at least 38 participants would be required for a full-scale study.
Authors
- Tamer Shousha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0712-4490)
- Ibrahim M. Moustafa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5122-7569)
- Iman Akef Khowailed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4841-5849)
- Deed E. Harrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6671-7106)
- Shima A. Mohammad Zadeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7930-568X)
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- Eagle Mount (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Osteopathic Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2025-0081
- Primary Topic
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Sharjah