Physiotherapy of temporomandibular disorders

Are you interested in temporomandibular physiotherapy? Would you like to gain practical, exercise-specific knowledge? Then register for our course! Every exercise and palpation technique will be demonstrated on you. We provide a detailed, richly illustrated, full-color manual so you can revisit the material anytime. We look forward to welcoming you to our accredited training, which is worth 20 CPD points.

Problems affecting the temporomandibular joint are becoming increasingly common. The primary symptoms are pain and/or restricted movement. The pain typically affects the area around the ear but may radiate into the teeth, head, or different regions of the face. Speaking, chewing, and yawning may become painful, often accompanied by clicking in the jaw joint. The cause is — based on our current knowledge — multifactorial, which is why the term temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is used to classify these conditions. The field of gnathology deals with the management of TMD, where one of the key professionals of the multidisciplinary team is the physiotherapist.

Our course introduces the causes and types of TMD, the steps of temporomandibular joint assessment, treatment planning, and the indications and contraindications of various physiotherapy techniques. Participants will also learn about the dental management of patients with TMD and how it intersects with physiotherapy, presented by members of the gnathology team. The training places strong emphasis on experiential, hands-on practice of theoretical knowledge. After completing the course, participants will be able to independently assess TMD patients, establish differential diagnoses, provide physiotherapeutic treatment, and involve the appropriate specialist when necessary.

Course location:

• online (Zoom) theory
• in-person practical training in Budapest

Course instructors:

• Ildikó Balogh
• Gabriella Szabó
• Bernadett Alexa Molnár

Lecturer:

• Dr. Péter Schmidt, Clinical Chief Physician, Deputy Director (Semmelweis University, Department of Prosthodontics)

Course materials:

• detailed, full-color, illustration-rich handbook
• available for personal pickup at MGYFT during opening hours, or shipped by mail at cost if needed

Eligibility criteria:

• fourth-year physiotherapy student
• physiotherapist
• medical doctor
• dentist

Course credit value: 20 points (does not provide CPD credit for medical doctors)

Registration number: SZTK-A-42935/2020

* Course schedule may differ slightly at the discretion of the instructor. We reserve the right to cancel the course if necessary.