RT Book, Section
A1 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1192599574
T1 The Temporomandibular Joint
T2 Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e
YR 2023
FD 2023
PB McGraw Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264259076
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192599574
RD 2024/10/12
AB CHAPTER  OBJECTIVESAt  the  completion  of  this  chapter,  the  reader  will  be  able  to:Describe  the  anatomy  of  the  temporomandibular  joint  (TMJ),  including  the  bones,  ligaments,  muscles,  and  blood  and  nerve  supply.Describe  the  biomechanics  of  the  TMJ,  including  the  movements,  normal  and  abnormal  joint  barriers,  kinesiology,  and  reactions  to  various  stresses.Summarize  the  various  causes  of  temporomandibular  joint  dysfunction  (TMD).Describe  the  close  association  between  the  TMJ,  the  middle  ear,  and  the  cervical  spine.Perform  a  comprehensive  examination  of  the  temporomandibular  musculoskeletal  system,  including  palpation  of  the  articular  and  soft-tissue  structures,  specific  passive  mobility  tests,  passive  articular  mobility  tests,  and  stability  tests.Evaluate  the  total  examination  data  to  establish  a  diagnosis.Recognize  the  manifestations  of  abnormal  TMJ  function  and  develop  strategies  to  correct  these  abnormalities.Apply  active  and  passive  mobilization  techniques  to  the  TMJ,  using  the  correct  grade,  direction,  and  duration.Describe  and  demonstrate  intervention  strategies  and  techniques  based  on  clinical  findings  and  established  goals.Evaluate  the  intervention’s  effectiveness  to  progress  or  modify  an  intervention.Plan  an  effective  home  program  and  instruct  the  patient  in  this  program.