Kinetic Chain

The article reports that foot and core rehabilitation can coincide with normalized tongue posture and resolved TMJ symptoms without direct jaw treatment. The mechanism connecting foot rehabilitation to jaw outcomes is not definitively established. The article presents the foot as a high-leverage intervention point for systemic health based on clinical observations. Clinical observations link abnormal foot and ankle positioning with TMJ discomfort and oral outcomes. The article claims foot mechanics can influence structures up the kinetic chain, including the jaw and airway.