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Evidence-Based Guideline for PT Management of TMD

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Temporomandibular disorder is one of the most common chronic musculoskeletal pain complaints presenting to Primary Care.  This course reviews the most current evidence-based treatments guideline for management of TMD. This course will offer clinical tips for the evaluation and treatment of patients with TMD.

Course Objectives:
 To educate Primary Care Provider on common TMD pathology 
 Establish working knowledge of common TMD conditions and special test. 
 Role of PT in management of TMD

Toan Q Tran

DPT

Dr. Tran is a PACT embedded Physical Therapist at a CBOC location with MVAHCS. He has extensive training in manual therapy, joint mobilization, PNE, orthopedics, musculoskeletal and sports medicine rehabilitation. Dr. Tran attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, graduating as a Doctor in Physical Therapy in 2007. 

Course Instructions

  1. Click on the Contents tab to view the recording.
  2. Click the Take Quiz button to complete the assessment. Learners will have 3 attempts to pass and must answer at least 70% of questions correctly.
  3. Click Fill Out Survey under the Evaluation listing to provide valuable course feedback. Scroll down on all questions as there may be answer options that expand past the size of the window.
  4. Click the View/Print Your Certificate button under the Certificate listing. You can view/print your certificate at any time by visiting the APTA Learning Center and clicking the CEU Certificate/Transcript link on the left-hand side of the page. 

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Assessment
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  11/15 points to pass
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CEU Certificate
Up to 0.10 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
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