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Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ

Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ

Enhance your clinical skills and confidence with this online massage therapy CEU course focused on assessing the neck and TMJ.

Learn to perform orthopedic tests, evaluate posture and range of motion, and identify common conditions like TMJ dysfunction, whiplash, and nerve impingement to improve your massage therapy treatments.

Language English
Duration 1h
Instructor

Description

Boost your confidence with top-notch assessment skills.

Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ is an essential online CEU course for massage therapists who want to deliver more accurate assessments and better client results.

This continuing education course provides the tools and protocols you need to confidently evaluate the cervical spine and temporomandibular joint (TMJ), areas commonly linked to pain, tension headaches, whiplash, and jaw dysfunction.

You’ll learn how to perform detailed postural analysis and range of motion testing, uncover the root causes of issues like TMJ-D, nerve impingements, and torticollis, and apply relevant orthopedic tests to guide treatment planning. Whether you're treating athletes, office workers, or clients with chronic tension, this course helps you assess with precision and treat with purpose.

Combine this course with Clinical Assessment of the Shoulder and Clinical Assessment of the Elbow, Wrist & Hand to build your upper body orthopedic assessment expertise.

For those ready to deepen their knowledge, follow up with our Clinical Assessment of the TMJ: Advanced Understanding of ROM course, which takes a deeper dive into intraoral techniques, muscular palpation, and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Earn massage therapy CEUs while expanding your ability to deliver targeted, evidence-informed care to clients experiencing complex upper body pain patterns.

Neck & TMJ Orthopedic Testing: Learn targeted orthopedic tests for the cervical spine and TMJ to enhance diagnostic precision.
Postural & ROM Assessment: Master postural analysis and range of motion assessments for identifying dysfunction in the head, neck, and jaw.
TMJ Dysfunction Explained: Explore disc displacements, clicking patterns, and mobility limitations in TMJ disorders with clinical clarity.
Common Cervical Issues: Assess and identify nerve root impingement, torticollis, whiplash, and tension headaches using evidence-informed protocols.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow structured assessment protocols and grading scales for AF, PR, and RI testing across both the neck and TMJ.
Professional Advancement: Boost your clinical confidence, improve client outcomes, and earn CEUs as you build your orthopedic assessment skills.

INTRODUCTION

Postural Assessment of the Head & Neck

CERVICAL SPINE

Range of Motion of the Cervical Spine
Nerve Root Impingement
Torticollis
Tension Headache
Whiplash

TMJ

Range of Motion of the TMJ
Disc Displacement
Orthopedic Tests

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Course Quiz
  • Michelle Doell, BA, RMT
  • Julie Goldstein, MA, MPA, JD
  • Kimberly Kent, RMT
  • Angela Molinari, BPhE, RMT
  • Maria Naccarato, BSc, RMT
  • Lisa Petrisor, B. PhE, BScPT
Purchase Course
Clinical Assessment of the Neck & TMJ

CA$24.99

Included in a Certificate Program