Mark Oliver: Functional Examination and Treatment of Temporomandibular utilising using mobilisation with movement
Date: Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April 2024
Presented by: Mark Oliver
Venue: AA127, AA Building, AUT North Campus, Northcote.
Pricing: NZMPA Member $630; Non-NZMPA Member $745
NZMPA Members please click here for the discount code.
Purpose of the course: Appropriately trained physical therapists can significantly contribute to effectively managing temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). The knowledge and skills required are not available in undergraduate or post-graduate university-based training in Australia but, fortunately, are increasingly being taught to other suitably qualified health practitioners. This course is open to physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, medical practitioners, and dentists.
A health professional working in orofacial pain must have a sound knowledge of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial anatomy, relevant neurophysiology and pain neuroscience, and the contribution of spinal dysfunction to TMD. They must also be able to perform a detailed clinical examination and develop an effective treatment plan within a biopsychosocial context. Physical therapists treating orofacial pain and TMD must have a sound appreciation of dental management and fit into a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
This course aims to provide physical therapists with the knowledge and skills to carry out a practical and relevant TMJ evaluation and treatment.
Physical therapists can expand their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, neurophysiology, and pathology using e-learning or books. Still, the in-person course is the most effective way to grasp clinical reasoning concepts and master “hands-on” skills.
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