Level 1: TMJ Massage Therapies® Online Course

WEEK 1: overview

• Module 1: What is TMJ Dysfunction?

• Module 2: Anatomy of TMJ

• Module 3: Causes & Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

• Module 4: Assessment of TMJ Dysfunction

• Live Q&A

• Quiz

Module 1

What is TMJ Dysfunction?

References and further reading:

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Review of Etiology, Clinical Management, and Tissue Engineering Strategies

• Management and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Clinical Perspective

• Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

• Normal Temporomandibular Joint Movement

• National Library of Medicine: Temporomandibular Syndrome

Module 2

Anatomy of TMJ

References and further reading:

• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Anatomy (3D Anatomy Tutorial)

• TMJ Anatomy

• Anatomy and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint

• TMJ & Myofascial Pain

• A NEW muscle layer discovered on the Jaw

Module 3

Causes & Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction

References and further reading:

• NHS guidelines, causes and symptoms of TMJ Disorders

• Etiological factors and causes of TMJ Disorders

• Signs and symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorders

• TMJ Dysfunction & Globus. Effect of occlusal adjustment on globus symptom.

TMJ Dysfunction & COVID-19 Pandemic

Scientific evidence now proves that the COVID-19 Pandemic has had a significant impact on the prevalence of TMJ Dysfunction symptoms, anxiety and depression throughout society.

•Lockdown

•Social Isolation (Rodrigo Antonia De Medeiros et. Al 2020)

•Mask Wearing

•Stress and Anxiety

•Long Covid & Breathing Difficulties

References & Further Reading:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7714260/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7731003/

https://www.foxnews.com/health/jaw-pain-coronavirus-patient-breathing-issues.amp

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpain.2021.744264/full

Module 4

Assessment of TMJ Dysfunction

References and further reading:

• Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests and Signs of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

• TMJ Muscle Palpation

Zoom Live Q&A Session

Here is the recording of the Week 1 Live Q & A Zoom Session on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 @ 6pm (GMT).

Password: NOVEMBER2022

Quiz Time

Test your knowledge and understanding of the content above by completing the Week 1 online quiz. The answers will be sent directly to Helen. She will let you know how you got on…Good luck!

Password: Quiz1