Temporomandibular Disorders

An authoritative and comprehensive account of the assessment and conservative management of temporomandibular disorders. Recent emphasis has been on ‘evidence-based practice’ at the expense of the clinical reality which should also take account of clinician expertise and patient preference. A sound research base is not always available.
This text addresses the clinical reality of having to make decisions using other sources of knowledge in the absence of a comprehensive scientific rationale. It advocates clinical and evidence-informed practice – an approach which acknowledges the value of clinician experience and expertise as well as research findings. Compiled and edited by two highly regarded and experienced practitioners, researchers and authors who have already published many books and journal articles in the field. With contributions from a mix of 28 internationally-based clinicians and clinician-researchers allowing the text to highlight both current best evidence and clinicians’ expertise and experience. Contributors include talented young clinicians as well as established experts in orthopaedic physiotherapy and world-level expert researchers.
Edited by César Fernández-de-las-Peñas and Juan Mesa-Jiménez.

Table of Contents:
Forewords by Leon Chaitow, Thomas List and Jeffrey P. Okeson.
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 1. Definition, aetiology, and epidemiology of Temporomandibular Disorders Richard Ohrbach
Chapter 2. Classification of Temporomandibular Disorders Ambra Michelotti, Peter Svensson
Chapter 3. Trigeminal Nociceptive Processing Brian Cairns
Chapter 4. Neurophysiology of Temporomandibular Disorders Peter Svensson
Chapter 5. Musculoskeletal referred pain to the craniofacial region Thomas Graven-Nielsen, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen
Chapter 6. Quantitative Sensory Testing in Temporomandibular Disorders César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Peter Svensson, Lars Arendt-Nielsen
PART II: EXAMINATION FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 7. Clinical History of TMDs and Orofacial Pain Gary Heir, Jose L de-la-Hoz
Chapter 8. Clinical Examination of the Temporomandibular Joint and Muscles in TMDs Mariano Rocabado, Juan Mesa-Jiménez, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas
Chapter 9. Clinical Examination of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine in TMDs Bill Egan, Mike O’Hara, Joe Girard, Joshua Cleland
PART III: MANUAL THERAPY FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 10. Evidence-Based Approach of Manual Therapy in TMDs Susan Armijo-Olivo, Cristina Lozano, Ambra Michelotti, Laurent Pitance
Chapter 11. Joint Mobilization and Manipulation Techniques in TMDs Juan Mesa-Jiménez, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Joshua Cleland
Chapter 12. Manual Therapy for Myofascial Trigger Points in TMD César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, María Palacios-Ceña
Chapter 13. Myofascial Induction Approaches in TMD Disorders Andrzej Pilat, Eduardo Castro Martín
Chapter 14. Clinical Classification of Neuropathic Orofacial Pain and Assessment, Treatment of Cranial Nervous Tissue Harry Von Piekartz, Toby Hall
Chapter 15. Therapeutic exercise, postural training and motor control in TMDs Susan Armijo-Olivo, Blanca Codina, Laurent Pitance, Ambra Michelotti
PART IV: OTHER INTERVENTIONS FOR TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS
Chapter 16. Dry needling for Myofascial Trigger Points in TMDs César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Juan Mesa-Jiménez
Chapter 17. Acupuncture in TMDs Tom Thayer, Mike Cummings
Chapter 18. Treating the brain in TMDs Louie Puentedura, Harry Von Piekartz, Adrian Louw
Chapter 19. Pain psychology, behavior, and the body. Richard Ohrbach, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas.