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TMJ Disorders in Athletes.

Carter L Starr¹, Christopher McGrew²

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM.

Current Sports Medicine Reports

|January 6, 2023

Summary

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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction affects many people, especially athletes. Physical therapy and mouthguards are recommended for treating and preventing TMJ disorders in athletes.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Dental Science

Background:

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is prevalent in the general population and athletes.
Women exhibit a higher incidence of TMJ disorders compared to men.
Athletic activities, particularly contact sports, increase the risk of TMJ issues.

Approach:

Review of current research on temporomandibular joint disorders.
Discussion of risk factors, clinical manifestations in athletes, and treatment modalities.
Analysis of the impact of athletic stress on TMJ health.

Key Points:

Contact sports and athletic performance stress are significant risk factors for TMJ problems.
Mouthguards are advised for injury prevention in athletes.
Physical therapy emerges as the most effective treatment for TMJ disorders.

Conclusions:

Understanding TMJ dysfunction in athletes is crucial for effective management.
Preventive measures like mouthguards and therapeutic interventions like physical therapy are key.
Further research may elucidate specific sport-related biomechanics impacting the TMJ.