The TMJ is the most used and misunderstood joint in the body. Effects of soft tissue dysfunction may have repercussions throughout the body. This unique course was written by a fully qualified Dental Nurse turned degree level clinical massage therapist with over 40 years experience in both fields of dentistry and bodywork. A whole body approach to treatment the full diploma covers a range of techniques including myofascial release, structural bodywork, massage, trigger point work, assessment, moving postural assessment, pelvic balancing and more. These skills will boost your practice and increase your effectiveness with other issues including lower back pain neck and shoulder pain and pelvic pain.

Pre-requisite TMJ1.

Pre learning pack: theory manual sent two weeks before course plus recommended reading

TMJ2 enhances understanding and takes the skills from TMJ1 to an advanced level incorporating a range of myofascial bodywork techniques.

Techniques and learning outcomes.

Pre learning pack and theory two weeks before plus recommended reading

Theory​
Advanced clinical assessment techniques moving postural assessment and client rehab
Cranial nerves
Cranial and facial anatomy
Theory of cranio-sacral therapy, assessing the CSR.
Jaw and bite relationships and classification
Introduction to Biotensegrity and the TMJ
H&S cross infection control, contra-indications to treatment Vertebral artery insufficiency test
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Practical
Evaluation of fascial mobility
Advanced Myofascial techniques soft tissues of the face and jaw including:
masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, lateral pterygoid, anterior and posterior digastric, hyoids, floor of mouth work
Evaluate and balance cranial and facial bones including sphenoid, maxilla, mandible, zygomatic, temporal, hyoid
Intra oral scarwork unwinding teeth and the periodontal ligament
Unwinding the fascial diaphragms
Standing assessment for hip height/leg length
discrepancy and SI joint issues.

Pre-requisite TMJ1 and TMJ2 Day one: Techniques and learning outcomes. Theory Day one: The deep front line Biotensegrity /hyoid/Pelvis connection Practical Techniques for rebalancing the Pelvis Passive/PNF/Fascial stretches Structural bodywork for the feet Structural Integration for the Cranium Review and refine knowledge and techniques, consolidate information and learning. ​ Day two Treating TMJ clients in a clinical setting. Practical assessment: Full consultation in a clinical setting to assess use of intake form, medical history and moving postural/palpation assessment and recording of findings. Full treatment using appropriate techniques for the client lasting 1 hour Post treatment assessment, aftercare and review. Total 2.5 hours including oral assessment. Written paper 2 hours written assessment to include: Multiple choice questions, short answer questions to assess knowledge and understanding across all areas of learning Extended answer questions.