TMJ Blog
Explore evidence-based insights, clinical tips, and practical strategies for assessing and treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. This blog is designed for physical therapists and PT students looking to expand their knowledge and confidence in managing TMJ-related conditions.
Oakville, Canada September 19-20, 2026 Level II
Date: September 19-20th, 2026 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada I had the pleasure of teaching my Advanced Level 2 TMJ Course at BeActive Physio in Oakville, ON, Canada. This is the [...]
Calgary, AB, Canada September 12-13, 2026 Level I
I had the pleasure of teaching my Level 1 TMJ Course at Centre North Physiotherapy Clinic! I haven't had the opportunity to go back to Calgary since 2019, and then, [...]
Persistent TMJ Pain? The Problem May Extend Beyond the Jaw
Persistent TMJ Pain? The Problem May Extend Beyond the Jaw When someone develops jaw pain, headaches, facial pain, or difficulty chewing, it is natural to focus attention on the temporomandibular [...]
Oakville, ON, Canada July 18-19, 2026 Level I
I had the pleasure of teaching my Level 1 TMJ Course at BeActive Physio in Oakville, ON, Canada for the 3rd time! Thank you to Milay Patel and Sanket Shah [...]
7-Day Social Media Detox for Jaw Pain Relief
What a 7-Day Social Media Detox Could Mean for Jaw Pain, Headaches, and Better Sleep New Research Shows Mental Health Improvements in Just One Week A 2025 study published in JAMA [...]
Crafta-2b Course March 21-23, 2026
Freedom’s own Michael Verplancke, DPT, CMTPT, CFC, and I had the pleasure of attending Part 2b in the Installation of the Crafta (Cranio Facial Therapy Academy) program from Germany. Under [...]
AAOP 2026 April 30 – May 3 2026
April 30th through May 3rd marked the 50th Annual American Academy of Orofacial Pain conference, Celebrating 50 Years of Clinical Excellence in Orlando, FL, at the beautiful Disney Grand Floridian [...]
The Jaw-Brain Connection
The Jaw-Brain Connection The current literature supports a strong bidirectional association between migraine and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). In the most recent systematic review and meta-analysis, patients with migraine were 6.08 [...]
Raleigh, NC April 18-19, 2026 Level I
The weekend of 4/18-19/26, I had the pleasure of teaching my Level 1 TMJ Course at WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC. Thank you to Nancy Nau OTR/L, MHA, [...]
Cherry Hill, NJ February 21-22, 2026 Level I
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of teaching my 2-day Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain course to the therapists of 3 Dimensional Physical Therapy and other outside participants. I [...]
