Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders – Anchorage Jun 2021

~15 Contact Hours

Temporomandibular joint(s) (TMJ) and/or masticatory muscles are a common source of jaw, facial pain and headaches which contributes to functional limitations associated with chewing, talking, and yawning. This course will discuss anatomy and joint mechanics of the TMJ and cervical spine.  TMJ evaluation and cervical spine screenings will be used to diagnose the common subsets of TMD and will be discussed in the course and practiced in lab. Differential diagnosis and treatment approaches will be covered for TMD to include patient education, modalities, exercises, and manual procedures. Cervical spine influences on the management of TMD and headache will be discussed. The team approach between the physical therapy and alternative disciplines will be addressed as well.

The hands-on experience at the two-day live courses emphasizes teaching and practicing clinical examination, differential diagnosis, management development, and orthopedic manual therapy.  This experience focuses on techniques and problem solving, as well as clinical analysis, synthesis and application via case studies.