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Digital Seminar

Hands-on Interventions to Manage Mobility Impairments of the Temporal Mandibular (TMJ) Region with Related Headache

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TMJ disorders are complex, common, and often present with related head and neck pain. From pathomechanics to function of the TMJ complex, you will be able to confidently address everyday activities including chewing, talking, yawning, as well as facial, head, neck and even ear pain due to mobility impairments of the jaw joint and cervical spine. Additionally, we will introduce hands-on interventions including myofascial and positional release, craniosacral therapy, joint and soft tissue mobilization and neuromuscular re-education techniques. You will leave with essential skills for immediate application to successfully address this multifaceted diagnosis.

Here's What You'll Learn


Anatomy of the TMJ
  • Structural and functional aspects of TMJ and cervicocranial complex 
  • Osseous and myofascial elements: muscles of mastication, mandibular elevation, depression, TM disc arthrokinematics
Etiology of TMD
  • Demographics, statistics, history, medical/dental history, habits, orthotics/braces, work/play history, stress effects, computer work, bruxism, tinnitus, concussion, whiplash, dizziness, breathing issues, neuropathic pain, referred pain, headaches
  • Signs and symptoms of TMD and TMD-related headache, ear and neck pain
  • Imaging studies
Movement Based Examination
  • Tests and measures, functional outcome tools
    • Observation, palpation of craniocervical and upper quarter
    • Location of trigger points
    • Posture: facial symmetry, cervical spine position, tongue position, mobility, teeth/ bite alignment
    • ROM, strength
    • Joint mechanics, chewing, eating, mouth opening
      • Valsalva cough/sneeze
      • Condylar translation, rotation
  • Cervical motions associated with jaw opening/closing
Functional Tools
  • TMD Disability Index (Steigerwald Maher TMD Disability Index- 10Q) Neck Pain Disability Index (NDI), CCFT
Interventions
  • Indications and Contraindications for manual therapy
  • Mobility Impairment Interventions- 
    • Soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, positional release, muscle energy, myofascial trigger points reduction
    • Posture alignment
    • Neuromuscular re-education, correction of condylar rotation, jaw opening/closing correction, craniosacral release, massage, joint mobilization
    • Cervical and scapular mobility considerations
  • Basic therapeutic exercise and home programs design review
    • Rocabado 6 x 6 program
    • Kraus’ TMD exercise program
Review, Q&A

Everything You're Getting


  • More than 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts


Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.


Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS065174
Duration:
2 hours, 9 minutes
Copyright:
Sep 28, 2022
Format:
Audio and Video

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