The Inner Workings of TMJ Dysfunction

"If you help a patient with back pain, they're going to be grateful. If you help a patient with TMJ dysfunction, they're going to leave you in their will"
Physical therapist, Dr. Erson Religioso III [DPT, MS, MTC, Cert. MDT, CFC, CSCS, FMS, FMT, FAAOMPT], speaks with us about the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, including anatomy, typical clinical presentations, and treatment. Erson also discusses business tips for those specializing in TMJ dysfunction. 
To learn more about Erson, visit his websites:
Modernmanualtherapy.com
MMTmastery.com
ISTMtechnique.com
Edgemobilitysystem.com
Or connect with him on Twitter @The_OMPT
 
00:29 Would you like to introduce yourself?
01:19 Have you ever had a patient bite your hand?
02:26 What got you interested in TMJ dysfunction?
04:48 When marketing to dentists, did you get any pushback that you were encroaching on their territory?
08:43 Can you briefly describe the anatomy of the TMJ?
11:38 What are some typical patient presentations that you would see?
13:08 Can you explain how that disc works?
15:32 If someone has a click but they don’t have any other symptoms, would you still treat that?
16:30 Are there any common triggers that may lead to TMJ issues?
17:49 Do you see any post surgical cases?
18:40 For clinicians who don’t see a lot of TMJ patients, are there any red flags that they should be aware of?
20:17 How would you approach the assessment of TMJ?
21:58 Can you discuss posture and TMJ issues?
23:46 Do you use any modalities or acupuncture?
25:15 Is a lot of your treatment active?
25:56 When do you find it necessary to refer a patient to a different healthcare professional, such as a dentist?
26:47 Do you find most people respond quickly to treatment?
28:25 Are there certain dentistry procedures that can start or exacerbate TMJ issues?
29:38 What are your thoughts on mouth guards?
30:29 Are there a lot of co-morbidities associated with TMJ dysfunction?
31:36 So how do you deal with the psychosocial aspect?
33:19 Are there any common mistakes that clinicians make when dealing with TMJ issues?
34:44 Do you have an eclectic approach to the TMJ?
35:48 What language would you use to explain a TMJ issue to a patient?
36:30 Where can people find out more about you?