Course Description:

Is diagnostic classification of patients with orofacial pain outside of your skill set? Physical therapists (PTs) have a central role in the interprofessional team providing care for people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and other orofacial pain. Diagnostic classification is challenging given the complexities inherent in this patient population, yet such classification is essential in targeting appropriate interventions. In this course the physical therapist instructor will provide an overview of the examination approach that will lead to a diagnostic classification that targets optimal management approaches for patients with orofacial pain.