Fri 11 October 2024 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Dry Needling for TMJD and Orofacial Dysfunction
How effective are you in treating Trismus and TMJ dysfunction? Dry Needling can assist recovery.
Dry Needling is widely applied in the treatment of TMJD and Orofacial musculoskeletal conditions. Dentists are first line contact for TMJD and orofacial conditions. Detailed musculoskeletal and neural assessment of the TMJ and Orofacial muscles can lead to better outcomes with application of Dry Needling in pain management and release of trigger points.
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Perform a neuro-musculoskeletal assessment of patients with TMJD
- Locate Myofascial Trigger points
- Discuss the neuroanatomy of the cervical, temporal and mandibular regions in order differentially diagnose TMJD headaches and cervicogenic headaches
- Discuss the management of patients with temperomandibular disorders (TMD) and temperomandibular related headache.
- To apply dry needling safely and effectively in patients with TMJD, orofacial conditions, TMJD related headache
Presented by Dr Peter Selvaratnam AM
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CPD hours: 7 clinical hours
(6 hours hands-on + 1 hour pre-reading)
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Schedule
Speakers
Dr Peter Selvaratnam AM 
Dr Peter Selvaratnam AM, A/C Professor is a Specialist Doctor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the Melbourne Spinal and Sports Medicine Clinic and an A/C Professor at The University of Melbourne.
Dr Selvaratnam’s PhD (Anatomy) research work on the neck and referred neural pain led to collaborative work with dentists on the connection between the TMJ region and cervical region. He subsequently conducted research on Characteristics of TMD headache – a systematic review with two colleagues, and published a book on Headaches orofacial pain and bruxism: Diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to management with Dentists, Specialist Physiotherapists and Medical Specialists.
Peter studied Acupuncture in Sri Lanka and has been conducting dry needling workshops to Physiotherapists and Dentists. Peter also presents at the ANZAOP conferences on TMJD and bruxism.
