Craniomandibular Dysfunction (CMD): Assessment & Treatment

Greater safety in CMD therapy through knowledge, clinical reasoning, and practical tools.
Janne Säkkinen
5/5

CHF 99

Course Information:

240 minutes

6 months

Course Overview

How can healthcare professionals better identify and treat craniomandibular disorders (CMD) to improve treatment outcomes? This course offers a practical, evidence-based introduction to the assessment and treatment of CMD, one of the most common causes of facial, jaw, and head pain. Through clinical reasoning and case-based learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to recognize CMD symptoms early and provide effective, patient-centered treatment. The course is geared toward everyday clinical practice and combines current scientific evidence with practical treatment approaches that can be directly applied in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and workplace health promotion.

  • Early Detection of CMD Symptoms
  • Assessment of Jaw, Facial, and Headaches
  • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning
  • Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Workplace Health Promotion
  • Clinical Decision-Making for Patients of All Ages
  • Understanding the Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of CMD
  • Conduct structured assessments and clinical evaluations
  • Applying Evidence-Based Treatment Techniques for TMD
  • Develop clinical reasoning skills for complex musculoskeletal conditions,
  • Integrating craniofacial, cranio-cervical, and thoracic treatment approaches

Janne Säkkinen —
Physical Therapist

Specializes in work-related physical therapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and orthopedic manual therapy (OMT). Since 2010, he has focused on improving physical performance and functional well-being through evidence-based treatment and ergonomic measures. In addition to his clinical work at Terveystalo, Janne teaches courses on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and ergonomics.

This course qualifies participants for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.

Certificate

Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalized certificate as proof of your participation in the training.

Our certificate of participation can also be submitted to professional associations as part of continuing education applications.

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Peer Review

Simone Elsig, OMT Physical Therapist at Svomp

MSc in Physical Therapy, PhD candidate, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Leukerbad

“This course is an excellent introduction to CMD, offering a good mix of theory, anatomy, examination techniques, treatment approaches, and exercises. It covers muscular, articular, and neurodynamic treatment approaches. The course is engaging and well-structured, featuring a combination of text, images, videos, and numerous references for further reading. Review questions help reinforce what has been learned. I really enjoyed working through this course.”

Ready to improve your clinical approach to CMD?

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