Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies
Presented by Eric Robertson and Jodi Young
The upper cervical spine and cranio-mandibular area are home to a variety of structures critical for life. The burden to properly and thoroughly screen patients with complaints in these regions is crucial. This course reviews red flag screening for cns symptoms and intervention options as part of a patient’s case while discussing TMJ kinematics and biomechanics and efficient mechanisms for proper client management.
Meet your instructors
Eric Robertson
Eric Robertson is an associate professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, and an associate professor of clinical physical therapy at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. Previously, he served as director of graduate physical therapy education for Kaiser Permanente of Northern…
Jodi Young
Jodi Young, PT, DPT, PhD is the Director of Research for the Bellin College Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy program. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy. Jodi completed her PhD through the University of Newcastle in Australia where she researched physical therapy dosing in…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Red Flag Screening for CNS Symptoms
The upper cervical spine and craniomandibular area are home to a variety of structures critical for life. As such, the burden to properly and thoroughly screen patients with complaints in this region is crucial. This chapter reviews red flag screening as part of a patient case.
2. TMJ Biomechanics
TMJ kinematics and biomechanics are briefly reviewed in this chapter.
3. Planning for the Physical Exam
Evidence-informed examination is an efficient mechanism to proper client management for patients with upper cervical and TMJ dysfunction. Best evidence is presented to plan the physical exam as part of a patient case.
4. Interventions
Evidence for interventions for upper cervical and TMD are reviewed as part of a patient case.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.