Osteopathic Approach to the TMJ & Headaches by OMT Training

Osteopathic Approach to the TMJ & Headaches
Diploma in Osteopathic treatment of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) & Headaches.Become a certified “Manual Maxillofacial Therapist”
This Course covers full anatomy and clinical understanding, differential diagnosis, examination videos with downloadable supporting information.

• Over 85 Technical HD Videos, over 60hrs and 12 months access of certificated CPD with supporting theory and downable resources covering:
• Oropharyngeal Osteopathy – inc. Intra Oral techniques and Mobilisation for the Head, Face and Jaw.
• Osteopathic Mobilisation and STR for the Hyoid and Larynx and Suprahyoid Group
• Manual Maxillofacial Therapy – Soft Tissue Release and Soft Tissue Articulation for the head, face and neck
• Osteopathic and Chiropractic Manipulation for the TMJ (If Qualified in HVLA)
• Dry Needling for the TMJ and Jaw (If Qualified in DN or MA)
• Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) Techniques for the Head, Face, Neck and Back and Exercise Rehabilitation Techniques.

01
Introduction – Osteopathic Approach to Treating the TMJ and Headaches

• Video Introduction – Section 01
• Introduction To The TMJ
• Muscles of Mastication Inc. Hyoid and Nerve Supply of Teeth
• Ligaments
• Understanding Glands
• TMJ Disorders
• Cervical Spine A Quick Review

02
Clinical Skills – Screening, Patient Consent & Hygiene for Intraoral Techniques.

• Video Introduction – Section 02
• Informed Consent
• Physiotherapy Informed Consent
• How to wear and remove gloves for Intraoral Techniques
• PPE – Using gloves in clinical practice
• Hand Hygiene – Intraoral Techniques
• Understanding & Screening for Mouth Cancer
• Oral Cancer Screen PDF
• Clinical Exam
• Certificate of Clinical Safety

03
Clinical Skills – Osteopathic Differential Diagnosis and Examination Techniques for the TMJ

• Video Introduction – Section 03
• TMJ Patient Case History Taking
• TMJ Case History / Screening Form
• TMJ Observational Assessment
• TMJ Examination Guide
• TMJ Palpation and Imaging
• TMJ Exam – Observations
• TMJ Exam – Jaw Opening
• TMJ Movement Screening
• TMJ Exam – Active ROM
• Active Resisted Testing TMJ
• TMJ Exam – Lateral Deviation
• TMJ Exam – Lateral View
• TMJ Exam – Jaw Retrusion
• TMJ Exam – Auscultation
• 7th Cranial Nerve – Quick Screen
• Intraoral Examination Masseter & Pterygoid
• Intraoral Jaw Examination
• Anatomy of the Hyoid & Suprahyoids
• Examination Anterior Throat
• Examination Hyoid Bone
• Examination Suprahyoids

04
Understanding the Anatomy and Clinical Presentations for Headaches

• Video Introduction – Section 04
• Headache – Powerpoint Overview
• Headache – Powerpoint Secondaries / Red & Yellow Flags
• Headache – Diagnosis Flowchart
• Headache – Case History
• Headache – Differential Diagnosis
• Headache – Red Flags & Referral
• Appendix 1 – NICE Guidelines for Headache Diagnosis & Management

05
Oropharyngeal Osteopathy – External & Intraoral Osteopathic Techniques

• Video Introduction – Section 05
• Understanding how Osteopathic Articulation works for MSK Treatment
• Lateral Sphenobasilar
• Sagittal Suture Manipulation
• Frontal Nasal Manipulation
• Posterior Temporalis
• Maxillary Mobilisation
• Nasal Suture Mobilisation
• TMJ Masseter Mobilisation
• Medial Pterygoid Positional Release
• Suprahyoid Mobilisation
• Frontal Bone Mobilisation
• Temporal Bone Mobilisation
• Sub Occipital Release
• Frontal Occipital Bone Mobilisation
• Mobilisation Larynx
• Reinforced Larynx Mobilisation
• Mobilisation Hyoid Bone
• Intraoral STM Masseter & Pterygoid
• Intraoral TMJ Mobilisation

06
Oropharyngeal Osteopathy – Osteopathic Articulation Techniques

• Articulation – OA Supine
• Articulation – AA Supine
• Articulation – Supine CSP
• CSP – Translation Alternative Levels
• CSP – Supine Figure of 8
• CSP – Supine Traction
• Articulation TMJ
• Articulation – TMJ Reinforced
• Articulation – TMJ Sidelying
• Articulation – TMJ Gapping
• Articulation – CTJ
• Articulation – Seated CTJ
• Articulation – CTJ Sidelying
• CSP – Side-Bending Alternative Hand Contact
• Side Lying OA-AA Rotation Traction Thrust Occipital Lift

07
Osteopathic Soft Tissue Mobilisation – Manual Maxillofacial Therapy

• Introduction Video – Section 07
• Understanding Soft Tissue Release
• STR – Temporalis
• STR – Sub Occipitals
• STR – Prone Sub Occipitals
• STR – Masseter
• STR – Pterygoid
• Seated Splenius Capitis STR
• STR – Digastric & SCM
• STM – Inferior Glide Larynx
• STR – Larynx
• STR – Suprahyoid Group

08
Osteopathic & Chiropractic Joint Manipulation for the TMJ

• Video Introduction – Section 08
• Understanding how Spinal Manipulation works for MSK Treatment
• Neurophysiological Effects of HVLA
• Supine TMJ Thumb Contact & Chin Hold
• Supine TMJ Chin Contact
• Supine TMJ Pisiform Thenar Eminence Contact
• Supine TMJ Reinforced Thenar Eminence
• Seated TMJ

09
(IASTM) Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation for the TMJ, Face and Neck

• Video Introduction – Section 09
• IASTM – Contraindications & Precautions
• IASTM – Clinical Guidelines For Therapists – Research
• TMJ Complex
• Supine Suprahyoid and Platysma
• Prone CSP – Cervical Spine
• MSK Full Back – Passive Workshop
• Pectorals Workshop

10
Dry Needling Techniques to the TMJ and Face and Neck

• Video Introduction – Section 10
• Understanding how Dry Needling works for MSK Treatment
• TMJ Technique
• Masseter Technique
• SCM Technique
• Lateral Pterygoid
• Digastric Muscle
• Suprahyoid Group
• Sub-Occipitals
• Temporalis
• Longus Capitus
• Longus Colli
• Frontalis
• Procerus
• Pronator Quadratus
• Interspinales
• Splenius Cervicus
• Posterior Scalenes

11
Exercise and Rehabilitation for TMJ Dysfunction

• TMJ Exercises Sheet 01
• TMJ Exercises Sheet 02
• TMJ Exercises Sheet 03
• TMJ Exercises Sheet 04