130. TMJ Dysfunction – Effective Treatments for Your Patients
05/13/25 • 10 min
In this episode of PT Snacks Podcast, we dive into effective treatments for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The discussion builds on Episode 129, which focused on differentiating the sources of TMJ pain. The episode emphasizes personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s history and response to interventions.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:42 Recap of TMJ Dysfunction
02:33 Manual Therapy Techniques for TMJ
05:05 Therapeutic Exercises for TMJ
07:08 Additional Tips and Patient Advice
08:21 Resources and Conclusion
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In this episode of PT Snacks Podcast, we dive into effective treatments for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The discussion builds on Episode 129, which focused on differentiating the sources of TMJ pain. The episode emphasizes personalized treatment plans based on the patient’s history and response to interventions.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:42 Recap of TMJ Dysfunction
02:33 Manual Therapy Techniques for TMJ
05:05 Therapeutic Exercises for TMJ
07:08 Additional Tips and Patient Advice
08:21 Resources and Conclusion
Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
Need CEUs Fast?
Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!
(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend Medbridge because it’s genuinely valuable.)
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129. TMJ Dysfunction – A PT Refresher
In this episode of PTs Snacks podcast, we delve into the anatomy and common disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), tailored for physical therapists and students. The episode covers the joint's unique dual-compartment structure, primary supporting muscles, ligaments, innervation, and blood supply. We highlight three common TMJ disorders: myofascial pain, disc displacement, and joint degeneration, explaining their causes, symptoms, and assessment strategies. The episode concludes with tips on conducting objective tests and differential diagnoses to help clinicians accurately identify TMJ issues.
00:00 Introduction to PTs Snacks Podcast
00:53 Overview of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Anatomy
02:58 Common TMJ Disorders
05:44 Assessing TMJ Disorders
07:36 Objective Tests for TMJ
13:32 Differential Diagnoses and Referrals
14:44 Conclusion and Next Steps
Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
Need CEUs Fast?
Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!
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In this episode of the PT Snacks podcast, we discuss five critical red flags that physical therapists and students must identify in patients presenting with low back pain. These include cauda equina syndrome, metastatic cancer to the spine, spinal infections, vertebral compression fractures, and abdominal aortic aneurysms. We emphasize the importance of recognizing these symptoms early to refer patients to appropriate specialists promptly, potentially saving lives.
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:42 Five Red Flags in Low Back Pain
01:18 Cauda Equina Syndrome
02:46 Cancer and Metastatic Disease
04:13 Spinal Infections
05:11 Vertebral Compression Fractures
06:38 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
07:37 Conclusion and Additional Resources
Why PT Snacks Podcast?
This podcast is your go-to for bite-sized, practical info designed for busy, overwhelmed Physical Therapists and students who want to build confidence in their foundational knowledge without sacrificing life’s other priorities.
Stay Connected!
- Never miss an episode—hit follow now!
- Got questions? Email me at [email protected] or leave feedback HERE.
- Join the email list HERE
- On Instagram? Find unique content at @dr.kasey.hankins!
Need CEUs Fast?
Time and resources short? Medbridge has you covered:
- Get over $100 off a subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCAST: Medbridge
- Students: Save $75 off a student subscription with code PTSNACKSPODCASTSTUDENT—a full year of unlimited access for less!
(These are affiliate links, but I only recommend Medbridge because it’s genuinely valuable.)
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PT Snacks Podcast: Physical Therapy with Dr. Kasey Hankins - 130. TMJ Dysfunction – Effective Treatments for Your Patients
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Hey guys. Welcome to PT Snacks podcast. This is Casey, your host, and if you're tuning in for the very first time, first of all, welcome. But what you need to know is that this podcast is meant for physical therapists and physical therapists, students who are looking to grow your fundamentals in bitesize segments of time. Now, today we're gonna follow up on TMJ treatment, but before we do, if you've listened to the show at least three times and you'r
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