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Exploring the association between cervico-cranio-mandibular musculoskeletal function and obstructive sleep apnea: A
Tzvika Greenbaum1, Alona Emodi-Perlman2, Adi Weinstein1
1Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Recanati School for Community Health Professions, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be'er-Sheva, Israel.
Reduced neck mobility is linked to more severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in women. Muscle endurance for mouth opening may also correlate with OSA severity in men.
Area of Science:
- Musculoskeletal health
- Sleep medicine
- Clinical research
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition linked to serious health issues.
- The cervico-cranio-mandibular complex (CCMC) is crucial for head and jaw movements but its role in OSA is unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between CCMC musculoskeletal function and OSA severity.
- To test the hypothesis that CCMC dysfunction correlates with increased OSA severity.
Main Methods:
- A pilot cross-sectional study included 32 patients with suspected OSA.
- Assessed CCMC musculoskeletal function and OSA severity via ambulatory sleep studies.
- Used Spearman's tests to analyze correlations between CCMC parameters and OSA severity.
Main Results:
- Decreased cervical range of motion (ROM) correlated with higher OSA severity, most strongly in the frontal plane (r = -0.607) and in females (r = -0.772).
- Increased mouth-opening muscle endurance was associated with greater OSA severity in males (r = 0.445).
Conclusions:
- Preliminary findings suggest a link between CCMC musculoskeletal traits and OSA severity.
- Sex-specific patterns were observed, indicating potential for targeted screening and physiotherapy.
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