Course

Temporo-Mandibular Disorders (English Version)

Instructor:

temporo-mandibulaire, douleur à la mâchoire.

If you would like to have the French version of the course, please write to us at info@bia-education.com

This online course by Bahram Jam, founder of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI), will review the basic approach to the physical evaluation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Video lessons are provided in a clear and concise manner in order to ensure an effective and enjoyable learning experience. The course material is referenced from up to date research articles.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most used, yet ignored joints in the body. Clinicians don’t regularly evaluate the TMJ since it is often not a patient’s primary complaint, when in fact it may be the primary source of the patient’s symptoms. The TMJ should be evaluated for all patients who report:

  • Headaches (especially in the temporal region)
  • Upper cervical pain and stiffness
  • Local pain and clicking in the TMJ

Objectives:

  1. Gain practical knowledge of the possible anatomical factors leading to TMJ pain & dysfunctions
  2. Review the basic physiotherapy approach to the evaluation of the TMJ
  3. Gain confidence in identifying that various classifications of TMD
  4. Learn to provide detailed patient education for self-management based on their unique presentation
  5. Review highly effective muscular retraining exercises & manual therapies

Course Content

1. Causes & Risk Factors for the Development of TMD
2. Signs & symptoms of potential TMD
3. Basic classification of TMD
4. Basic relevant anatomy & normal biomechanics
5. Basic relevant muscle anatomy & functions
6. MPSFS Assessment (Observation, Palpation & Clench Test)
7. Assessment (Myofascial Pain)
8. Assessment (Hypermobility Syndrome)
9. Assessment (ADDWR)
10. Assessment (ADDWOR)
11. Assessment (Trismus)
12. Assessment (Hypomobility Syndrome/Fibrosis/OA)
13. Management (General Concepts)
14. Management (Hypermobility Syndrome, Capsulitis & Retrodisccitis)
15. Management (ADDWR)
16. Management (ADDWOR)
17. Management (Trismus)
18. Management (Hypomobility Syndrome/Fibrosis/OA)
19. Management (Myofascial pain)
20. Upper Cervical Spine
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