## 4 Discussion
It was concluded that the applied intervention could help resolve TMJ disorders accompanied by headaches through biomechanical changes in the cervical spine [16]. To the best of our knowledge, our study is the first in which the effect of a single-session TMJ soft tissue therapy on static load distribution was examined. However, no significant changes in the load distribution in static conditions were noted. Perhaps a single soft tissue therapy is not sufficient to produce an effect within this variable. Despite the lack of similar studies evaluating the effect of therapy on load distribution, several studies indicate the existence of a relationship between the TMJ and the foot. The study conducted by [PERSON] et al. [35] using electromyography (EMG) showed that foot stimulation significantly increases tensions in the masticatory muscles and TMJ. [PERSON] et al. [36], in their electromyography-based research, observed a correlation between the muscles of the foot arches and the occlusal plane. Studies conducted by [PERSON] and [PERSON] [37] using a podobarographic platform reported a relationship between foot load distribution and jaw position. Similarly, in the body balance test, no significant changes were observed in most of the variables assessed after the therapy. Only in the double-leg standing position with eyes closed was a significant increase in the area of the ellipse noted in both groups. A similar study was conducted by [PERSON] et al. [38], who aimed to assess the effect of a single facial massage on the fluctuations of the center of pressure (CoP) in the anterior-posterior (AP) and medio-lateral (ML) directions in individuals with TMJ disorders (TMD). Balance assessment was performed with eyes open and closed before and after facial massage. Twenty individuals with diagnosed TMD were included in the study. The researchers did not observe significant differences in AP CoP velocity with eyes closed, but they did observe a significant difference in the mean velocity of AP CoP with eyes closed. In our study, we did not observe significant changes in this parameter. Several limitations in this study should be noted. First, the jaw mobility assessment was conducted in a supine position, whereas in many studies it is performed in a sitting position. Both measurements (before and after therapy) were performed in the same position, allowing us to evaluate the impact of the therapy on jaw mobility. However, the results cannot be directly compared to those of other studies since the position may influence the outcome. The next limitation is the absence of a placebo therapy group, which may have substantially distorted the results. Moreover, applying the soft tissue techniques only once may have been too weak a stimulus to influence changes in foot load distribution. It would be valuable to assess the impact of long-term TMJ soft tissue therapy and increase the sample size of the experimental and control groups. Another limitation is the lack of reassessment of TMJ complaints after therapy. It would also be valuable to assess the effects of the therapy among individuals without TMJ symptoms, as well as among men. Reviewing the literature, it is noted that the impact of TMJ therapy on the cervical spine has been previously addressed, while only a few studies have addressed the impact of TMJ therapy on the foot. There is a lack of comprehensive, multi-aspect studies of muscles within the anterior myofasical line and assessments of plantar pressure distribution and body balance. Previous researchers have focused on the impact of different types of therapy on improving mobility within the target joint, without examining associations with other body parts. Therefore, there is a need to expand research in this area. Functional and structural connections between elements of the musculoskeletal system suggest that the applied therapy may have beneficial effects, not only on the temporomandibular joints and cervical spine, but also on the feet. From a clinical perspective, our study's findings hold significant relevance.