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.
When Orofacial Pain Isn’t Dental or Musculoskeletal
When Orofacial Pain Isn’t Dental or Musculoskeletal Visceral Red Flags Every Orofacial Pain Clinician Must Recognize Key Message: Acute and subacute diseases of the chest and throat can present primarily [...]
Women and Estrogen and Prevalence in Temporomandibular Disorders
I have a very strong interest in better understanding the potential causes of erosion to the condylar head of the Temporomandibular Joint, either unilateral or bilateral. As we know, this can happen to young [...]
Risk Factors and Medications Related To Sleep Bruxism and Potential TMJ Pain!
Risk Factors and Medications Related ToSleep Bruxism and Potential TMJ Pain! Bruxism is a repetitive jaw‐muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by [...]
The Missing Piece in the Treatment of TMD Related Issues, Voice and Swallow Issues!
We have to learn and know all the structures below the chin! Voice: An estimated 17.9 million U.S. adults ages 18 or older, or 7.6%, report having had a [...]
Airway is the Stairway to Health
Today in my blog, I wanted to provide you all with some visuals of a proposed Chronology of events that can lead to a forward head posture, in particular [...]
Class IV Laser Therapy for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders – The Use of Lasers for TMJ Dysfunction
The American Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders has cited physical therapy as an important treatment modality in the management of TMDs. Physical therapy is intended to relieve musculoskeletal pain, reduce [...]
Temporomandibular Disorders in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Patients
Mike Karegeannes outlines a brief review of TMD in Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Patients, and how hypermobility is a factor in assessing TMD and other disorders.
Facial Swelling As It Relates To TMJ Issues
What causes facial swelling? Practitioners who treat TMD/TMJ should be on the lookout for facial swelling and have an idea of what could be the cause. Mike Karegeannes lays out some common causes of facial swelling.
Red Flags
Symptoms of TMJ/TMD can be red flags for other medical conditions. Learn more about red flags for other medical disease.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Physical Therapy Treatment Approach
Fothergill’s Disease (FD) also known as Trigeminal Neuralgia is characterized by paroxysmal attacks of severe, sharp, stabbing, electric shock-like pain affecting one side of face mainly second and third divisions of it. It can be triggered by chewing, speaking, and cold winds.
