TMJ treatment

[jimburke]

Guys

I am trying to track down some good resources or course details for the treamnet of TMJ dysfunction. I have been able to find a reasonable amount of texts on assessment of TMJ problems but nothing on treatment techniques. If anyone out there is aware of a good course or text I would appreciate your advice.

[fateema]

Hi Frds,..............tmj Is Very Rare But Is Bad Condition When It Occures I Got One Pt Who Was Very Chronic Her Mandibles Wer Very Week,she Was Unable To Shut Mouth After Open,well After Taking 6 Visits She Was Able To Close Mouth .....................well She Couldnt Get Relive ...any Body Have Suggestion?????????

[oscar]

I've heard myofascial release is meant to be great for TMJ, I was on a course once and the trainer said he'd treated a lot of TMJ with myofascial release

[fateema]

hi........thanx for suggestion, i have one pt her c/o weekness of mandibles ( jaws becomes locke)when ever she talk more or get tired but after taking some gentle massage at jaws she get fine but...........let me know what is early treatment for her.................thanking lot

[happy candy]

Hi there, i hope i can be of help, though i dont have evidence -based effect of laser therapy but i can tell u that throughout my clinical experience in orthopaedic cases and TMJ ones specificly, its been of good effect to use the laser with ice prior to ur exercise protocol at the early stages..

[sdkashif]

Have a look over these books for detail information on techniques of treating the TMJ.

Management of Common musculoskeletal disorders, Physical Therapy Principles and Methods By Darlen Hertling & Randolph M.Kessler, Second Edition.

Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Second Edition, By James A.Gould III.

TextBook of Orthopaedic Medicine, Volume 2, Treatment by Manipulation, Massage and injection.

[billybobcartwright]

A long time ago I can remember seeing manipulation techniques in an orthopaedic textbook by authors Corrigan and Maitland, don't know if it's still in print (saw it ? 2000). You'd probably get stuff on it in a chiropractic text book but as with all manual techniques they need the user to develop sufficient skill before using them on patients.