NEW 2023 Sponsored and Internal Courses

Examination and Treatment of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Instructed by PTSMC experts: Michelle Kijweski, MPT, cert. MDT & Rebecca Petrosino PT, MHS, OCS, COMT, CMTPT

April 22, 2023

8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

PTSMC Wallingford

Open all PTSMC Clinicians

This TMJ course provides an advanced understanding of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). Participants will learn anatomy and biomechanics of the normal Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), as well as abnormal mechanics or pathophysiological mechanics that will require a comprehensive evaluation and treatment approach. This course is designed to help di erentiate myofascial related pain from internal derangements and educate on the interrelationship between the cervical spine and the TMJ. Lab time will allow participants to perform a thorough evaluation, palpate anatomical structures, perform treatments including soft tissue and joint mobilizations, positional release and therapeutic exercises.

Evaluation and Management of Headaches: Lab Intensive

Instructed by Partner 4 Rehab: Jason Myerson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT & Jason Grimes PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, ATC

June 24- 25, 2023

PTSMC Clinic TBD

Open to PTSMC clinicians

This course provides a comprehensive overview of primary and secondary headache disorders. The physiology and underlying mechanisms are discussed in combination with screening considerations for red ags. This course also implements manual therapy techniques and exercise from a research and evidence perspective including soft tissue mobilization and thrust (HVLA) and non-thrust mobilization directed at the cervical, cervicothoracic spine and adjacent ribs. This course is at least 60% hands-on lab and will give the clinician hands-on skills they use immediately.

Modern Management of the Older Adult Instructed by ICE

September 16-17, 2023

(RSVP by August 25)

PTSMC Guilford

Open to all PTSMC clinicians and ATCs

Designed for rehabilitation professionals who want to elevate their clinic skill set in the management of older adults. The size of this population is growing rapidly, unfortunately the desire to manage them with cutting edge evidence guided treatment has lagged well behind. Too often we see our older adults getting under treated, both with exercise and manual therapy, apparently as a consequence of both fear and ignorance. Take a deep dive into exploring myths and misconceptions of aging while laying out a clear current best evidence pathway to enable our older adults to not only survive but to thrive. A special emphasis is placed on progressive functional tness in this population to stave o functional decline. https://ptonice.com/our-courses/mmoa-live/