Description

Join APTA Orthopedics for this informative town hall on the Orthopedic PT Toolkit for Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), designed to help physical therapists expand their practice and collaborate effectively with dental professionals.

In this session, Dr. Janey Prodoehl, PT, PhD, CCTT, 2024 Q3 Innovative Practice Award Winner, shares her toolkit to support evidence-based, conservative care for patients with TMD, including:

• Strategies for patient education and engagement
• Tools for building PT-dentist collaboration
• Evidence-based conservative care approaches
• Practical tips for assessing and treating jaw pain, muscle dysfunction, and cervical contributions

Whether you’re an orthopedic PT, student, or educator, this town hall offers actionable insights to improve patient outcomes and grow your practice.

Target Audience:

Orthopedic physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, PT students, APTA Orthopedics members, Clinicians interested in TMD management, Dental professionals exploring PT collaboration