Poliklinik für Prothetische Zahnmedizin und Biomaterialien, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1/W30, 48149, Munster, Germany.
Clin Oral Investig. 2022 Aug;26(8):5313-5323. doi: 10.1007/s00784-022-04499-6. Epub 2022 Apr 29.
The present study was conducted to investigate the correlation between (competitive) sports and the occurrence of temporomandibular dysfunctions (TMD) by comparing the prevalences in competitive, recreational, and non-athletic women.
A total of 138 women between the ages of 18 and 45 were interviewed about symptoms of TMD by means of a questionnaire. Based on their athletic performance level, the participating women were classified as competitive athletes, recreational athletes, or non-athletes (each group n = 46).
Symptoms of TMD were notably less frequent in competitive female athletes (52.2%) than in recreational female athletes (63.0%) and female non-athletes (60.9%). With increasing training load, the prevalence of TMD decreased in both the competitive and recreational female athlete groups.
Athletic activity in general seems to have a positive effect on the occurrence of TMD. Competitive female athletes appear less likely to suffer from symptoms of TMD than recreational athletes and non-athletes. One possible explanation for this could be the better supervision by qualified trainers and physiotherapists in competitive sports.
Patients should be motivated to engage in sports as a protective measure against symptoms of TMD. However, it is important to ensure that they are properly instructed by experienced personnel in order to avoid unphysiological strain and negative consequences.
本研究旨在通过比较竞技、娱乐和非竞技女性的患病率，探讨（竞技）运动与颞下颌功能紊乱（TMD）发生的相关性。
共对 138 名年龄在 18 至 45 岁的女性进行了 TMD 症状问卷调查，根据竞技表现水平，将参与女性分为竞技运动员、娱乐运动员和非运动员（每组 n=46）。
竞技女性运动员（52.2%）的 TMD 症状明显少于娱乐女性运动员（63.0%）和非竞技女性运动员（60.9%）。随着训练负荷的增加，竞技和娱乐女性运动员群体中 TMD 的患病率均降低。
一般来说，运动活动似乎对 TMD 的发生有积极影响。竞技女性运动员出现 TMD 症状的可能性低于娱乐运动员和非运动员。竞技运动中由合格教练和物理治疗师进行更好的监督可能是造成这种情况的原因之一。
应鼓励患者进行体育运动作为预防 TMD 症状的措施。然而，重要的是要确保他们接受有经验的人员的正确指导，以避免非生理性的劳损和负面后果。
