Table 3 Participants’ responses to knowledge questions (208)
To what extent were you aware that physical therapists can treat patients with TMD by reducing jaw movements and restoring masticatory muscle function? | Not Aware N(%) | Neutral N(%) | Aware N(%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelors | 26 (26) | 28 (28) | 74 (74) | 0.219 |
PG DIP | 0 (0) | 4 (4) | 14 (14) | |
Masters | 16 (16) | 14 (14) | 30 (30) | |
Doctorate | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (2) | |
Total | 42 (20.19) | 46(22.11) | 120(57.69) | |
To what extent were you aware that cervical spine pain may be involved as a cause of masticatory region pain? | Not Aware N(%) | Neutral N(%) | Aware N(%) | P value |
Bachelors | 40 (40) | 36 (36) | 52 (52) | 0.031 |
PG DIP | 0 (0) | 4 (4) | 14 (14) | |
Masters | 18 (18) | 12 (12) | 30 (30) | |
Doctorate | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (2) | |
Total | 58(27.88) | 52(25) | 98(47) | |
To what extent were you aware that physical therapy can improve TMD symptoms with oral exercises, manual therapy, and postural reduction? | Not Aware N(%) | Neutral N(%) | Aware N(%) | P value |
Bachelors | 16 (16) | 20 (20) | 92 (92) | 0.470 |
PG DIP | 2 (2) | 2 (2) | 14 (14) | |
Masters | 14 (14) | 10 (10) | 36 (36) | |
Doctorate | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (2) | |
Total | 32 (15.38) | 32 (15.38) | 144(69.23) |