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TMD-The Major Dilemma: Hands-on Strategies to Manage Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders with Related Myofascial Pain and Headache

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Contact Hours

3 Hours
$69

Course Description

Up to 12 million Americans suffer from Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) with many failing to achieve relief with traditional treatments. TMD presents a challenging dilemma, often compounded by related headache and myofascial pain that adversely impacts lifestyle due to pain, spasm, and difficulty with chewing, speaking, yawning, and even kissing. Learn the fundamentals of TMD assessment to inform clinical decision making for positive outcomes. Discover an integrative approach to TMD management, using hands-on therapies. Practical interventions covered include manual therapy, acupressure, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, ischemic compression, neuromuscular re-education, posture, therapeutic exercise, and biopsychosocial medicine. Explore the multidimensional aspects of TMD and incorporate fast and easy methods to ease myofascial tension and pain that clients can use as part of a home program. Apply what you learn immediately in the clinic and be able to explain the evidence basis for these integrative interventions.

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Discuss anatomy and function of the TMJ
List signs and symptoms of temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
Assess a client with TMD using self-reported outcome measures, palpation, mobility testing and pain provocation testing
Demonstrate manual therapy interventions to manage myofascial pain and mobility impairments of the TMD
Instruct clients in home management of TMD including posture, exercise, biopsychosocial and self-applied manual therapy interventions.
Discuss the evidence supporting use of an integrative approach to improve function mobility, and quality of life in people with TMD.

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Prerequisites

None
Educational Level

Intermediate
Other

Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to poll questions asked throughout the webinar.

Instructor

Theresa Schmidt

DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHy, DD

Theresa is a Board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy, massage therapist, personal trainer, and certified ergonomic assessment specialist. She is the owner of Educise PC Education and Wellness in Dartmouth-Sunapee area of NH. As President of Educise continuing education, she has presented for the APTA, AOTA, AMTA, NYSSMMT, Fascia Research Congress, NASA Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, and a variety of private hospitals.

She served as faculty of Physical Therapy/PTA at Touro College and adjunct professor at CUNY Queens College and Nassau Community Colleges. She graduated with Highest Honors from Long Island University’s Physical Therapy program in Brooklyn, NY and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy for the University of New England. She received her Massage Therapy diploma from the New Center for Wholistic Health Education. She teaches manual therapy, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, joint mobilization, functional orthopedics, counterstrain, muscle energy, functional technique, acupressure, and alternative biofield therapies in therapeutic touch, shamanism, Body M.A.T.H., and IET.

This was my first live webinar & would definitely do it again. Very convenient & informative.

Stephanie O., PT
North Carolina

My second webinar completed through Allied Health. Both were excellent in terms of content and presentation!

Justin S., PT
Florida

I appreciate the value of Allied Health Education - timely topics, concise and applicable to put into practice immediately.

John S., PT
Oklahoma

Great job. This was my first webinar and I enjoyed it.

Jennifer D., OTA
Texas

This is a great way to get CEU's!

Mary K., OT
Texas

Webinar was very professional and highly educational.

Morgan H., ATC
Florida

Very informative webinar. Practical information which can easily be practiced in the clinic

Lisa Y., PT
Illinois

Great course. Will take more with your company!

Marissa D., PT
New York

This was my first webinar and the presentation and Q&A opportunities were excellent.

Elizabeth M., PTA
Ohio

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