NPTE Practice Questions: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)

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How well do you know Jaw pain and where to focus the treatment? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ).

NPTE Practice Question:
Garret presents with a 10-year history of intermittent and achy left-sided jaw pain. The patient's pain is provoked when biting down on the right, but relieved when chewing on the left. Which of the following should be the PRIMARY focus of treatment?

Answer Choices:
A. Modalities, soft tissue mobilization, motor control training
B. Joint mobilization, postural re-education, motor control training
C. Trigger point release, joint oscillations, masseter stretching
D. Soft tissue mobilization, use of a nightguard, masseter stretching

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