…Because if your patients can't relish the feeling of a hearty laugh, savor a delightful meal, or simply enjoy a conversation without their jaw popping, locking, or clicking with pain, they turn to you, seeking relief and answers.
Here’s the good news… building confidence to perform manual therapies inside the mouth, mobilize the jaw, and restore function has never been this easy.
With this NEW comprehensive certificate training, you’ll venture beyond the anatomy of the temporomandibular joint and master essentials to navigate the intricate biomechanics, understand the neuromuscular interplay, and implement evidence-based interventions that can bring lasting relief.
- Explore the complex structure of the TMJ, its articular disc movements, and the role of surrounding musculature in function and dysfunction.
- Understand the neural influences and the role of the trigeminal nerve and its implications in TMJ pain.
- Master skills to diagnose temporomandibular disorders accurately – from palpation to postural assessments, and functional tests.
- Discover manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and neuromuscular re-education strategies tailored for TMJ rehabilitation.
- Learn about the importance of collaborating with dentists, orthodontists, and other healthcare professionals in managing TMJ disorders.
Join esteemed clinicians, Dr. Theresa Schmidt, DPT, and Dr. Payal Sahni, DPT, who bring to the table their vast experience in treating craniofacial and TMJ disorders. Let them guide you, step-by-step, equipping you with advanced skills and knowledge that will not only enhance your TMJ assessment capabilities, but also empower you to design effective treatment plans with proven outcomes.
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- Facial Pain
- Tension Headaches
- Mobility Restrictions
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Clicking or Popping Jaw
- Facial & Bell’s Palsy
- Atrophy of facial muscles
- Difficulty opening & closing mouth
- Ear pain, fullness, & tinnitus
- Difficulty swallowing & speaking
- Myofascial/soft tissue interventions
- Positional release techniques
- Safe and effective joint mobilizations
- Craniosacral therapy
- Neuromuscular re-education strategies
- Postural corrections
- Home exercise & therex programming
- Functional assessment tools
- How do I preform manual therapy in/around the mouth and jaw?
- What functional assessment questionnaires, screening tools, and reporting methods should I be using to document patient progress?
- When should I refer patients to other health professionals, or surgical consults?
- How do I develop goals alongside the interdisciplinary team (dentists, orthodontists, etc.)?
- What approaches can I adopt to encourage behavior change in my clients to improve TMJ function?
- How do I design an effective TMD home program routine that patients will actually stick with?
- What clinical pearls/tips can I use to improve patient education?
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- Osseous and myofascial elements
- Muscles of mastication, mandibular elevation, depression
- Temporomandibular disc arthrokinematics
- Patient history – why the onset of the problem is a critical clue
- Demographics, symptom and medical/dental history
- Analyze predisposing factors: fibromyalgia, IBS, depression, trauma & stress
- Orthotics/braces, activity history, stress effects, work environment
- Bruxism, tinnitus, concussion, whiplash, dizziness, breathing issues, neuropathic and referred pain, headaches
- TMD and TMD-related headaches
- Craniocervical tension
- Ear and neck pain
- Facial pain
- Imaging studies
- Observation and palpation of craniocervical, TMJ, and upper quarter
- Quickly identify the 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
- TMD Disability Index (Steigerwald Maher TMD Disability Index- 10Q), Neck Pain Disability Index (NDI), CCFT
- Visual analog or numeric pain scale
- TMD disability index
- Neck index
- Upper extremity functional scale
- Facial Pain
- Facial & bell’s palsy
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Clicking and popping
- Mobility restrictions
- Weakness
- Pain opening or closing the mouth
- Difficulty with speech and swallowing
- Indications and Contraindications
- Mobility impairment tailored interventions
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Myofascial/trigger point release
- Joint mobilizations
- Energy release techniques
- Corrective postural alignment strategies
- Combining neuromuscular re-education and therapeutic exercise
- Correction of condylar rotation
- Facilitating normal jaw opening/closing
- Craniosacral release therapy
- Cervical and scapular mobility considerations
- Postural strengthening
- Effective Modalities
- Sternocleidomastoid
- Digastric
- Lower sub-occipitals
- Temporalis
- Masseter
- Upper trapezius
- Upper sub-occipitals
- Medial pterygoid
- Lateral pterygoids
- Facial muscles
- Literature review
- Rocabado 6 x 6 program
- Kraus’ TMD exercise program
![Theresa Schmidt](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/7byhgbe02sazlvdfis6a.jpg)
![Payal Sahni](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/fucmtwxk9eypx7o5ak38jq.jpg)
To sweeten the deal, when you register today, you'll receive 5 FREE video bonus sessions!! That’s A $529.95 value!
![Elisa DiFalco](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/rus9j6tfq0ucdzmhlvmbaw.jpg)
Elisa DiFalco, MS, OT, CMLDT, LMT | Click here for information about Elisa DiFalco
![Theresa Schmidt](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/7byhgbe02sazlvdfis6a.jpg)
Theresa Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS | Click here for information about Theresa A. Schmidt
![Angela Mansolillo](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/zo3e5awiw0wscipzwvxpq.jpg)
Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S | Click here for information about Angela Mansolillo
![Rina Pandya](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/o7shkhb_tkmbeghr1woj3a.jpg)
Rina Pandya, PT, DPT | Click here for information about Rina Pandya
![Lauren Meffen](https://cdn.pesi23.com/images/l_bv2lyame6ud2lilcccbq.jpg)
Lauren Meffen, MA CCC/SLP, CLT | Click here for information about Lauren Meffen
We’re that confident you'll find this learning experience to be all that's promised and more than you expected.
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