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Evaluation and Management of Non-Radicular Neck, Jaw, and Migraine Pain: A Simplified Clinical Approach

Evaluation and Management of Non-Radicular Neck, Jaw, and Migraine Pain: A Simplified Clinical Approach

Evaluation and Management of Non-Radicular Neck, Jaw, and Migraine Pain: A Simplified Clinical Approach

CA$150.00
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6 Months access after purchase
Certificate of completion
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This course was recorded in April 2025

Overview

This online course presents an interwoven, three pronged approach to managing pain associated with the neck, jaw, and migraines. While entire books could be written on each of these topics, this class has been distilled down to the most clinically relevant content. The evidence outlined in the presentation supports how these three common types of pain are not only inter-related, but also how clinicians can be maximally effective and efficient by considering them collectively.

After reviewing relevant background information, participants will be guided by a clinical expert through a well-established clinical process that can help providers approach this abundant patient population with improved clarity and confidence.

The course content will include a carefully outlined clinical examination and management strategy as well as pertinent information regarding topics such as anatomy, pathoanatomy, pain science, and kinematics.

After this course has been completed, the subscribers will have participated in a process permitting them to either begin managing these patient populations or to improve their existing knowledge and skills related to them.


Learning Objectives

In this online course, you will:

  1. Become familiar with introductory data such as epidemiology
  2. Review relevant TMJ and cervical spine anatomy and pathoanatomy
  3. Understand the interconnected nature of osteo- and arthrokinematics of the TMJ and cervical spine
  4. Review a basic introduction to relevant pain science content
  5. Comprehend a clinical approach to the examination of TMD, neck pain, and migraine headaches
  6. Comprehend the clinical application of techniques during TMD and neck pain management
  7. Review relevant content pertaining to migraine variables such as diagnostic criteria and medication risks
  8. Understand the possible neurological process that leads to the manifestation of migraine headaches


Audience

This online course is intended for physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants, chiropractors, massage therapists, and anyone else interested in understanding and obtaining both knowledge and skills related to the interconnectedness of neck, jaw, and migraine pain.

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The instructors
Stephen Shaffer
PT, ScD, FAAOMPT, FCAMPT

Dr. Shaffer is a bilingual (English-Spanish) clinical specialist, educator, and scientist with twenty two years of experience in the physiotherapy profession. After graduating with a master’s degree in physiotherapy he went on to complete residency, fellowship, and academic doctoral training in advanced orthopedics. Initially, he spent years traveling the United States as a traveling physiotherapist but currently works in private practice in Ontario, Canada. During his career he has specialized in the evaluation and management of spinal, extremity, jaw, and headache disorders. Additionally, his professional experience has involved extensive time managing chronic pain as well as both complex and rare cases. In clinical practice he places an emphasis on research-informed evaluation and management as well as manual therapy, clinical reasoning, and shared decision-making. Dr. Shaffer prides himself on making sound decisions on behalf of his patients and strives to ensure that they gain maximal benefit from their healthcare experiences.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Shaffer is a researcher with experience on topics related to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and advanced practice physiotherapy rights. He also has experience teaching post-professional courses on cervical spine, jaw, and headache disorders. Currently, he is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT; https://aaompt.org) and is credentialed through the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (CAMPT; https://manippt.org).

Material included in this course
  • Handout - Evaluation and Management of Non-Radicular Neck, Jaw, and Migraine Pain: A Simplified Clinical Approach
  • Evaluation and Management of Non-Radicular Neck, Jaw, and Migraine Pain: A Simplified Clinical Approach (Handout)
  • Part 1 – Introductory Concepts
  • Part 1 - Introductory Concepts
  • Part 2 – Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 1 of 3
  • Part 2 - Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 1 of 3
  • Part 3 – Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 2 of 3
  • Part 3 - Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 2 of 3
  • Part 4 – Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 3 of 3
  • Part 4 - Non-Radicular Neck Pain, 3 of 3
  • Part 5 – Temporomandibular Disorders, 1 of 3
  • Part 5 - Temporomandibular Disorders, 1 of 3
  • Part 6 – Temporomandibular Disorders, 2 of 3
  • Part 6 - Temporormandibular Disorders, 2 of 3
  • Part 7 – Temporomandibular Disorders, 3 of 3
  • Part 7 - Temporomandibular Disorders, 3 of 3
  • Part 8 – Initial Treatment, Migraine Headaches, and Conclusions
  • Part 8 - Initial Treatment, Migraine Headaches, and Conclusions
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