TMD/TMJ and Craniofacial Pain

Catalog description

This course will review TMJ anatomy and normal arthrokinematics, as well as the significance of the functional relationship of the TMJ and Cervical spine. Diagnostic Criteria and screening for TMD will be presented. Myogenous and Arthrogenous Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Craniofacial Pain Syndromes (CFS) will be illustrated with case studies. Treatment options will be explained with opportunity for clinical practice. Students will also spend a day at the NYU dentistry clinic, with exposure to observe patient management by PT of these conditions as well as practice manual treatment techniques.