TMJ Physiotherapy – When to Refer and How They can Help – PDP063

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When it comes to the management of Temporo-manidbular Joint Disorders, we often NEED to adopt a multidisciplinary approach. I am a strong advocate of Dentists involving TMJ Physiotherapists (yes, they exist!) to help their patients. In this episode I am joined by The TMJ Physio Krina Panchal!

Interestingly enough, Physiotherapists in the UK do not cover the TMJ in their studies – it is a postgraduate niche that Krina has travelled the world to learn – which is why I respect her even more!

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In this episode I ask Krina:

• Whats the evidence that Physiotherapists can help our TMD patients?
• What does she think is the biggest aetiological factor for TMD?
• What is the most common diagnosis she makes, and what is her management of that diagnosis
• What should a Dentist do if, after a long procedure, the patient gets acute disc displacement without reduction?
• What kind of cases should we be working with physios for?

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out Stay Away from TMD – why you should think carefully before niching down to TMD as a Dentist.

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