IAOM 2021 Session 04 | A Functional Approach to TMD
TMD etiology has long been assumed to be mechanical. Whether due to poor occlusion, disc displacement or even fascial oral restrictions. However, the latest research has demonstrated clearly that chronic pain is a biopsychosocial phenomenon. In other words, pain is functional and the solution for most patients is a functional one.
This lecture will help you to understand the parafunctional habits that contribute to TMD as well as the role of structural / mechanical contributing factors. More importantly this lecture will give you an understanding of TMD that makes it clear that functional retraining, including OMT neuromuscular retraining has a significant role to play in helping TMD patients.
The participant learned to differentiate the micro and macro anatomy of fascia and its role in orofacial function and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). They explored the scientific evidence regarding bruxism and occlusion and manual assessments and possible adjunct therapies for use in TMD.
1. Differentiate the micro and macro anatomy of fascia and its role in orofacial function.
2. Relate the scientific evidence to date regarding bruxism and occlusion and their relationship to TMD.
3. Explain the clinical implications of fascial restrictions in relation to TMD.
4. Identify manual assessment that you can use clinically and which manual therapies to collaborate with as adjunct treatment for you patients.
10 minutes: What’s the problem? An overview of TMD
10 minutes: Fascia – Macro anatomy and function
15 minutes: Fascia – Micro anatomy and function
20 minutes: Problem solving TMD – 3 different presentations
20 minutes: TMD – Parafunctional habits. What role to they play?
20 minutes: How to palpate and assess fascial dysfunction in TMD patients
20 minutes: Fascia TMD and OMT for functional retraining
5 minutes: When to refer
30 minutes: Questions and Answers
Total time: 2.5 hours
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About Timothy King, BHSc. BTh. Adv Dip App Sci Myotherapist, MA, OMT:
Myotherapy is unique to Australia, but can be likened to a hybrid of physical therapy and myofascial release. In 2017, Tim expanded his clinical expertise by studying with Sandra Coulson in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Following this, Tim began to integrate his years of clinical specialization of cervicogenic headache and TMD with OMT programs for better patient outcomes. During the span of his career, Tim has provided well over 60 000 treatments with over 7000 patients. Today he also provides online and face-to-face training seminars to Dentists, SLP’s, Myofunctional Therapists and bodyworkers of all disciplines. Tim’s unique Neuromyofascial release method is very fast and efficient for Orofacial pain conditions, as well as soft tissue therapy of all varieties. The techniques that he and his colleagues have developed over the past few decades rely heavily on the latest science around fascia, pain science and movement and are MUCH faster than traditional myofascial release techniques. This has made these techniques very popular and more importantly, a very accessible adjunct skill to professionals in the dental, Myofunctional therapy and speech pathology world.
Financial Disclosures: Speaker Honorarium and Conference Registration Fee Waived Non-Financial Disclosures: None
We will promote our courses that participants can purchase at the end of the presentation. And we have received a single payment remuneration for the presentation. We do mention some products that we have no financial relationship with. |
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About Sarah Beach, BHSc., BA Cert SDT RDH ROHT (Qld):
Financial Disclosures: Speaker Honorarium and Conference Registration Fee Waived Non-Financial Disclosures: None |
To receive CE Credit for this session, participants must view the entire 2.5-hour session and correctly answer 4/5 quiz questions.
Participants will earn 0.25 ASHA CEUs, advanced level, for attendance of this 2.5 hour session. |
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This course is not pre approved for AOTA continuing education credit. |
