Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies
Presented by Eric Robertson and Jodi Young
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The upper cervical spine and cranio-mandibular area are home to a variety of structures critical for life. The burden to properly and thoroughly screen patients with complaints in these regions is crucial. This course reviews red flag screening for cns symptoms and intervention options as part of a patient’s case while discussing TMJ kinematics and biomechanics and efficient mechanisms for proper client management.
Meet your instructors
Eric Robertson
Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, MFA, is associate professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and associate professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, CA. Previously he served as Director of Graduate Physical Therapy Education for Kaiser Permanente Northern…
Jodi Young
Jodi Young, PT, DPT, PhD is the Director of Research for the Bellin College Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy program. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Jodi completed her PhD through the University of Newcastle in Australia where she researched physical therapy dosing in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Red Flag Screening for CNS Symptoms
The upper cervical spine and craniomandibular area are home to a variety of structures critical for life. As such, the burden to properly and thoroughly screen patients with complaints in this region is crucial. This chapter reviews red flag screening as part of a patient case.
2. TMJ Biomechanics
TMJ kinematics and biomechanics are briefly reviewed in this chapter.
3. Planning for the Physical Exam
Evidence-informed examination is an efficient mechanism to proper client management for patients with upper cervical and TMJ dysfunction. Best evidence is presented to plan the physical exam as part of a patient case.
4. Interventions
Evidence for interventions for upper cervical and TMD are reviewed as part of a patient case.