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Digital Seminar

TMJ Dysfunction, Facial Pain, and Headaches: Essential Tools and Techniques


Speaker:
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
Duration:
6 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Feb 01, 2023
Product Code:
POS065206
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD


Description

Are you approaching TMJ dysfunction by focusing on the jaw only? Discover how lasting symptom relief necessitates more global thinking! The intensity of pain and limitations imposed by TMD can quickly turn life upside down for your patient. However, with application of the correct skills, you can get your patient walking, talking and chewing gum like a boss!

With an understanding of the pathomechanics and function of the TMJ complex, you will be able to address everyday activities like chewing and yawning — plus facial, head, neck and even ear pain caused by mobility impairments of the jaw and cervical spine.

Learn how to avoid tunnel vision and only ‘treating symptoms’ by discovering how much the entire cervical spine and even thoracic spine positioning impacts the TMJ. You will learn easy to apply and effective techniques to integrate:

  • Myofascial and positional release
  • Joint and soft tissue mobilization
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Neuromuscular re-education techniques

You will gain essential skills to successfully treat this multifaceted diagnosis with techniques that reduce pain on the very first visit. Prolong the effects of your manual therapy with proven HEP tactics that help with everyday activities like eating, smiling, and yawning without pain.

Best of all? This specialty has tremendous potential to generate consistent referrals to your practice without the need of costly equipment. Don’t underestimate the occurrence of TMJ dysfunction or the value and diversity of this clinical skillset – purchase today!

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Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


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Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.  

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*Please note: this course was not designed to meet requirements for the "relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills or protocols" category by distance learning. 


Alaska Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


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PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.


Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Oklahoma Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This asynchronous activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Oklahoma Physical Therapists. Oklahoma Administrative Code 435:20-9-3.1 confirms acceptance of continuing education programs offered by providers approved by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

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Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

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Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Other Professions

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Speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS's Profile

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products

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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, hypnosis, 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 hypnotherapist in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise and Home CEU Connection.com. She receives a speaking honorarium and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of APTA and AMTA. She has no relevant non-financial relationships.


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Objectives

  1. Appraise the anatomy and function of the TMJ.
  2. Investigate signs and symptoms of temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
  3. Differentiate key components of TMD examination and functional outcomes measures.
  4. Investigate the relationship between movement impairments of the TMJ and cervical spine.
  5. Analyze the role of poor posture in TMD.
  6. Integrate manual therapy into a plan of care to manage mobility impairments of TMD.
  7. Develop home management principles for TMD including posture, exercise, biopsychosocial and self-applied manual therapy interventions.
  8. Propose integrative methods of pain and disability management for TMD rehabilitation.

Outline

Anatomy and Functional Aspects of the TMJ and Cervicocranial Complex
  • Osseous and myofascial elements
  • Muscles of mastication, mandibular elevation, depression
  • TM disc arthrokinematics
Etiology of TMD
  • Demographics, symptom and medical/dental history
  • Orthotics/braces, work/play history, stress effects, computer work
  • Bruxism, tinnitus, concussion, whiplash, dizziness, breathing issues, neuropathic and referred pain, headaches
Signs and Symptoms
  • TMD and TMD-related headache
  • Ear and neck pain
  • Imaging studies
Examination
  • Observation, palpation of craniocervical and upper quarter
  • Location of trigger points
  • Posture, facial symmetry, cervical spine position, tongue position, mobility, teeth/bite alignment
  • ROM and strength
  • Joint mechanics: chewing, eating, mouth opening, Valsalva, cough/sneeze
  • Condylar translation, rotation
  • Cervical motion associated with jaw opening/closing
Functional Assessment Tools
  • TMD Disability Index (Steigerwald Maher TMD Disability Index- 10Q), Neck Pain Disability Index (NDI), CCFT
Manual Therapy & Mobility Impairment Interventions
  • Indications and Contraindications
  • Mobility Impairment Interventions
    • Soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release
  • Positional release, muscle energy, myofascial and trigger point release
  • Posture alignment
  • Neuromuscular re-education, correction of condylar rotation, jaw opening/closing correction, craniosacral release, massage, joint mobilization
  • Cervical and scapular mobility considerations
Therapeutic Exercise and Home Program Design
  • Literature review
  • Rocabado 6 x 6 program
  • Kraus’ TMD exercise program
Case Studies and Problem Solving

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Chiropractors
  • Massage Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Dentists
  • Other Rehab and Healthcare Professionals

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