Craniomandibular Disorders – An Overview Course

Craniomandibular Disorders – An Overview Course is organized by PT Seminars.

Course Description:
An overview of Craniomandibular Disorders will be presented covering anatomy, mechanics, common pathologies, and current physical therapy approaches. Selected physical therapy techniques will be demonstrated. Current approaches to Craniomandibular disorders in dentistry and medicine will also be described.

This online certificate course for Physical Therapists & Occupational Therapists is a learning module taught via on-demand streaming video. At the end of the course, there will be a quiz. Upon successful completion of the quiz, a certificate confirming completion of the Craniomandibular Disorders – An Overview Course, will be issued.

Course Objectives:
• Identify the anatomical features of the Craniomandibular complex
• Identify the normal mechanics of the Craniomandibular complex as well a common patterns of abnormal or dysfunctional motion
• Identify common pathologies occurring in the Craniomandibular complex
• Identify developmental, functional, and structural contributions to the development of Craniomandibular disorders
• Identify physical therapy approaches to examination and for Craniomandibular disorders
• Identify current trends in medicine and dentistry for the management of Craniomandibular disorders

Course Outline:
• Clinical anatomy and pathomechanics
• Contributing factors, parafunction, perpetuations
• Appropriate radiology, interocclusal appliances, and therapeutic interventions
• Live Q/A Session

1.5 Contact Hours