Course Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 19-20, 2019 Course Description This two-day course provides a basic understanding of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Craniofacial Pain (CFP). Participants will learn anatomy and biomechanics of the normal temporomandibular joint (TMJ), as well as abnormal mechanics or pathophysiological mechanics that will require a comprehensive evaluation and treatment approach. This course is designed to help … Read More
Can Physiotherapy Help My Jaw or TMJ Pain?
What is the TMJ? The TMJ (or temporomandibular joint) refers to the hinged portion of your jaw and is located just in front of your ears. You have two TMJs, one on each side of your head. They work together to allow you to speak, eat, and yawn. What is TMD? TMD (or temporomandibular dysfunction) is a broad term used … Read More
It’s Time to Correct Your Posture: Tips for Sitting & Standing
With a few exceptions, most of us will spend the majority of our time either sitting or standing. Both of these actions come naturally to us, so it might come as a surprise to know that there are, in fact, wrong ways to do these simple tasks. Multiple studies, including this one, have found that bad standing and sitting postures … Read More