Manual Therapy for Temporomandibular
Joint Dysfunction
$200 + HST
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Description:
Knowledge of Temporomandibular Joint and its applied anatomy is of utmost importance in treating jaw pain and dysfunction. The following course is centred around the concepts involved in external and intraoral treatment of TMJ issues: anatomy and mechanics of the TMJ and associated structures, palpation of anatomical structures relevant to treatment, identify common TMJ conditions, subjective and objective assessment of TMJ and relevant structures, manual therapy – external and intraoral massage techniques, joint mobilizations, remedial exercise and post treatment care.
Duration:
8 hours
Delivery Model:
In-class
Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to manual therapy for TMJ dysfunction
Module 2: Gross anatomy and functional anatomy of TMJ and other relevant structures
Module 3: Palpation of anatomical structures
Module 4: Osteokinematics and arthrokinematics of the TMJ and other relevant structures
Module 5: Joint mobilization techniques for TMJ and other relevant structures
Module 6: Types of TMJ disorders
Module 7: Subjective and objective assessment of TMJ conditions
Module 8: Manual therapy techniques
Module 9: Remedial exercise and post treatment care
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