Craniomandibular Dysfunction (CMD): Assessment & Treatment€ 119Enroll Now
Craniomandibular Dysfunction (CMD): Assessment & Treatment
Greater safety in CMD therapy through knowledge, clinical reasoning, and practical tools.
- Instructor:
Janne Säkkinen
- Rating:
5/5
- 6 months access
- Certificate included
- Downloadable handout
- Self-paced online learning
€ 119
Course Details:
- Learning Time:
- Access Period:
240 minutes
6 months
Course Overview
How can healthcare professionals better recognize and treat craniomandibular disorders (CMD) to improve patient outcomes?
This course provides a practical, evidence-based introduction to assessing and managing CMD, one of the most common causes of facial, jaw, and headache-related pain. Through clinical reasoning and case-based learning, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools needed to identify CMD symptoms early and deliver effective, person-centred care.
Designed for everyday clinical practice, the course combines current scientific evidence with practical treatment approaches that can be immediately applied in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and workplace health promotion.
Practical Application
- Early recognition of CMD symptoms
- Assessment of jaw, facial, and head pain
- Evidence-based treatment planning
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Workplace health promotion
- Clinical decision-making for patients of all ages
What you will learn
- Understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of CMD
- Perform structured assessments and clinical evaluations
- Apply evidence-based treatment techniques for CMD
- Develop clinical reasoning for complex musculoskeletal conditions
- Integrate craniofacial, craniocervical, and thoracic treatment approaches
Course Content
- Introduction to the Topic
- Background CMD
- Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
- From the Medical History to the Assessments
- Craniomandibular & Craniofacial Treatment
- Craniocervical and Thoracic Treatment
- Integrative Clinical Reasoning in the Treatment of CMD
- Knowledge Check
Target Audience
- Physical therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Sports Therapists
- Movement Scientists
- Physicians
- Dental Technicians
- Nurses
Meet the Instructor
Janne Säkkinen —
Physical Therapist
Janne Säkkinen is a physical therapist specializing in occupational 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 interventions. Alongside his clinical work at Terveystalo, Janne lectures on temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ) and ergonomics, helping healthcare professionals translate scientific knowledge into practical strategies for everyday patient care.
Continuing Education Credits & Certificate
This course qualifies for continuing education credits from recognized professional associations.
- German Association of Occupational Therapists (DVE): 5 points
- German Association of Physiotherapists (ZVK): 5 points
- Umbrella Organization of Medical-Technical Services (MTD): 5 teaching units
- Ergoverband Schweiz (EVS): 1 point
- Physioswiss: 1 point
- Pediatrics Switzerland: 1 CME credit
Certificate
Upon completion, you will automatically receive a personalised certificate confirming your continuing education participation.
Our certificate of participation may also be submitted to professional associations as part of CPD and continuing education applications.
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Peer Review
Simone Elsig, Physiotherapist OMT Svomp
MSc Physiotherapy, PhD Cand., HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Leukerbad
“This course is a great introduction to TMD, with 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, combining text, images, videos, and plenty of references for further reading. Learning questions help reinforce what you’ve studied. I really enjoyed working through this course.”
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