Evidence-Based Strategies for Chronic Neck and Jaw Pain

Headaches and cervicogenic vertigo/neck pain are among the most common compounding symptoms experienced in Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ) sufferers. The latest research supports findings that there is a close relationship between headaches and TMD. This course will expand your exercise and manual practice toolbox to include cervical dizziness, TMD, and promote resources for a large subset of the population affected by postural and cervical headaches. Techniques, differential diagnosis, andreplication of symptoms will allow an adequate and effectiveplan of care to foster results and positive outcomes inpatients affected by a complex pathology. Clinicians will beable to rule in and rule out various referrals of symptoms whether it is postural, cervicogenic or derived from the jaw, as well as avenues to give patients relief of certain subtypes of headache without the use of medication.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

Highlights

• Immediately improve your clients' functionality through relief of neck and jaw pain through exercise and manual-based intervention
• Practical assessment and re-assessment strategies for underlying conditions
• Effective, evidence-based exercise and manual therapy interventions for resolving pain