Table 2 Pearson correlation coefficients for questions using a degree of freedom two and Critical value (0.32)

Prior to this survey, to what extent were you aware that physical therapists can treat patients with TMD by reducing jaw movements and restoring masticatory muscle function?

0.815

0.001

Prior to this survey, to what extent were you aware that cervical spine pain may be involved as a cause of masticatory region pain?

0.742

0.001

Before this survey, to what extent were you aware that physical therapy can improve TMD symptoms with oral exercises, manual therapy, and postural reduction?

0.771

0.001

TMD patient population

What type of TMD have you evaluated and treated?

TMJ Disc Displacement

0.362

0.025

TMJ Degeneration

0.330

0.043

TMJ Hypermobility

0.453

0.004

TMJ Hypomobility

0.370

0.022

Myofascial pain

0.587

0.001

Parafunctional Habits

0.349

0.032

From the options below, what do you normally include in evaluating these patients?

TMJ palpation

0.601

0.001

Masticatory muscle palpation

0.484

0.002

Jaw movements

0.747

0.001

Signs of parafunctional habits

0.599

0.001

Occlusion

0.581

0.001

Do any of your patients with TMD present with neck pain during evaluation?

0.635

0.001

Do any of your patients with TMD present with headaches during evaluation?

0.334

0.041

Do any of your patients with TMD present with poor posture during evaluation?

0.554

0.001

When treating patients with TMD, what methods do you normally use?

Bite splints/occlusal guards

0.549

0.001

occlusion correction/braces

0.473

0.003

Prescription of medication

0.588

0.001

Cause-specific treatment

0.568

0.001

Referral practices

If you had referred a patient with TMD to a physical therapist, what would be the reason for the referral?

Neck pain

0.487

0.002

Postural alteration

0.728

0.001

Masticatory muscle tenderness

0.657

0.001

Headaches

0.737

0.001