Thesis (Ph.D.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Physical Therapy for Gynecology and Obstetrics

Background:Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) can affect women's quality of life, activity levels and can lead to several adverse side effects such as changes in posture and biomechanical alignment. Up to our knowledge, there is no study made a comparison between cyclic CPP, noncyclic CPP and normal women regarding the biomechanical changes and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movement. Purpose of the study: Determine the contribution of biomechanical alignment changes and TMJ movement on women with CPP. Participants: Sixty females participated in this study assigned in three groups [Cyclic CPP group (A), Non-cyclic CPP group (B), Normal group (C)] from the gynecology clinic of the EL-Hosary health center, 6 October City. All participant's ages ranged from 20 to 30 years, and their Body Mass Index (BMIs) ranged from 18 to 25 Kg/m2. Methods: A case-control study, the inclinometers were used to measure lumbopelvic angles, digital caliper to measure TMJ movements and the Fonseca questionnaire for temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Results:There were significant differences among the three groups in lumbopelvic angles, TMJ movements and TMD. There were significant increases in the lumbopelvic angles and TMD in favor to group A and B compared with group C. There were significant decreases in the TMJ movements in favor to group A and B compared with group C. Conclusion: Both biomechanical changes, TMJ movement affect CPP

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