Working with TMJ
with Maggie Dreisbach, LMT, CYI

1 day, 9:30am to 6:00pm, 8 credits, $200.00
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This continuing education course is designed to empower licensed massage therapists with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to address Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders and associated medical conditions. Participants will gain a deep understanding of considerations, modifications, and effective techniques to enhance their therapeutic capabilities in working with clients experiencing TMJ-related issues.

Upon completion of this course, students will:

Understand TMJ Disorders:

• Describe and discuss common conditions and symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorders.
• List the indications and contraindications of working with Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD).

Muscular Anatomy and Assessment:

• Identify all muscles of mastication and other muscles associated with temporomandibular joint issues.
• Recognize potential causes of TMD through client assessments while staying within the scope of practice.
• Recognize how postural or cervical dysfunction might contribute to TMJ disorders.

Manual Therapy Techniques:

• Perform and demonstrate proficiency in intra and extraoral techniques for TMJ disorders.
• Execute head, neck, and shoulder techniques associated with TMJ disorders.

Client Interaction and Communication:

• Review client case studies and refine skills in assessing clients with TMJ-related concerns.
• Provide post-treatment exercises and self-care tips to clients.

PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO CLASS:

1 Set of Sheets (flat, fitted, face cradle cover)

Gloves

Oil, Cream or Lotion

Wear loose comfortable clothing

Notebook and Pen/Pencil

Bring lunch or Money to go out to lunch

ADDRESS: 3699 ROUTE 46 EAST, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054

PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT ON A WEEKDAY. We are in a medical complex. The parking spots are for those patients that are infirmed and cannot walk. Please, park on the street behind the building. When leaving the rear parking lot, make a left turn, go halfway down the block, make a u-turn and come back to our building to park on the side, facing up the hill. It's a two-way street, so the cars must be on just one side of the street. Our side. Exception: Saturday & Sunday classes can park in the parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: Our entrance is right on Route 46. DO NOT take the right turn onto Hill Rd. Continue straight past Distinctively Outdoors and our building is right next door. There is a sign that says Parsippany Medical Complex.  We are in the front on the right. You will see our sign on the window.

Thank you for your registration. Please feel free to call with any questions. We look forward to seeing you.