Temporomandibular joint therapy – advanced module
3 500,00 zł
CCMA ADVANCED is a 3-day, hands-on training for physical therapists and manual therapists, focusing on neck pain, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (bruxism), and cervical trauma disorders. Participants will learn functional assessment of the head, neck, and jaw, manual work on the upper cervical spine and temporomandibular joint, and integration of therapy with breathing, posture, and sensorimotor control. The course is based on the 4-unit CCMA model and consists of over 70% hands-on practice.
Advanced clinical training focusing on the upper cervical spine, sensorimotor control following trauma (e.g., whiplash), and the comprehensive management of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, including bruxism.
This stage also includes disorders related to the larynx, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), voice disorders, and swallowing difficulties, emphasizing their relationship to the function of the cervical spine and jaw.
Our programs are conducted in over 20 countries worldwide and are known for their combination of:
- advanced scientific foundations
- clear, functional clinical framework
- over 70% of the time is practice
- unique integration of head, neck, jaw, posture, breathing and sensorimotor control
The mission of the CCMA is to train clinicians to accurately assess and treat neck pain, facial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), bruxism, post-traumatic dysfunction, and complex chronic conditions using an integrated, holistic approach.
During this 3-day course, participants will learn, among other things:
- understand the 4-unit CCMC model and use it in practical patient assessment,
- analyze movement and function in the head-neck-jaw area, taking into account posture and breathing pattern,
- perform a targeted functional examination of the upper cervical spine and temporomandibular joint,
- recognize typical clinical syndromes associated with neck pain, jaw pain and headaches based on the CCMC model,
- perform palpation of the soft tissues of the cervical spine and structures related to the temporomandibular joint (masticatory muscles, etc.),
- use basic and advanced manual techniques in the upper cervical and mandibular areas as part of an integrated approach,
- plan and conduct motor re-education and sensorimotor control training after injuries (e.g. whiplash),
- integrate work on breathing, posture and jaw position into a coherent therapy program,
- combine manual and exercise strategies into a complete sequence: assessment → plan → therapy → monitoring the effects,
- use the acquired knowledge when working with patients with neck pain, facial pain, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), bruxism, selected post-traumatic dysfunctions and complex chronic conditions.
The entire course is highly practical (over 70% of the time is devoted to hands-on exercises), so participants leave the course with specific tools for immediate implementation in everyday practice.
09:00 – 09:45
Beginning of the course. Discussion of organizational matters. Self-introduction. Introduction.
09:45 – 10:30
Theory: CCMC – 4-unit model (Part I: assumptions, model logic)
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 11:30
Theory: CCMC – 4-Unit Model (Part II: Clinical Implications)
11:30 – 12:15
Practical session: palpation orientation – head-neck unit
12:15 – 12:30
Break
12:30 – 13:15
Practical session: palpation orientation – neck-chest unit
13:15 – 14:00
Practical classes: palpation orientation – mandible-skull
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:45
Head-neck-jaw movement analysis – observation and functional tests
15:45 – 16:30
Head-Neck-Mandible Movement Analysis – Clinical Interpretation – Part 1
16:30 – 17:15
Head-Neck-Mandible Movement Analysis – Clinical Interpretation – Part 2
09:00 – 09:45
Reminder of Day 1 topics.
09:45 – 10:30
Practical classes: head – neck – jaw (basic techniques)
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 11:30
Practical classes: head – neck – jaw (advanced techniques)
11:30 – 12:15
Common CCMC syndromes: neck pain, jaw pain, headaches
12:15 – 12:30
Break
12:30 – 13:15
Practical classes: soft tissues of the cervical spine
13:15 – 14:00
Practical exercises: jaw – palpation of the masticatory muscles
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:45
Movement re-education within clinical units – assumptions and goals
15:45 – 16:30
Movement re-education – practice and exercise selection
16:30 – 17:15
Breath-posture-jaw coordination
09:00 – 09:45
Reminder of day 2 topics.
09:45 – 10:30
Clinical Reasoning in the CCMC Model
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 11:30
Combining manual and movement strategies – practical activities part 1
11:30 – 12:15
Combining manual and movement strategies – practical activities part 2
12:15 – 12:30
Break
12:30 – 13:15
Clinical casework – neck/jaw/headache
13:15 – 14:00
Working on clinical cases – analysis and treatment plan
14:00 – 15:00
Break
15:00 – 15:45
Full sequence: assessment → treatment
15:45 – 16:30
Integrating the CCMC Concept – Practical Workflows
16:30 – 17:15
Training summary, Q&A, certificate presentation
Clinical expert in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and orofacial pain
Dr Tzvika Greenbaum
Dr. Tzvika Greenbaum is a leading physiotherapist specializing in the rehabilitation of patients with cervical-cranio-mandibular disorders. He holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from the University of Haifa, a Master of Science in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy from the University of South Australia, and a Doctor of Physiotherapy from Tel Aviv University.
He completed two postdoctoral fellowships: at the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium, where he studied muscle performance during mouth opening, and at Ben-Gurion University, where he conducted research on the functioning of the cervicocranial-mandibular system in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. He is a senior lecturer at Ben-Gurion University, a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, and maintains a clinical practice at Herzliya Medical Center.
Dr. Greenbaum's research focuses on the relationship between musculoskeletal function and speech, swallowing, and voice disorders, as well as innovative treatments for headaches and orofacial pain. He founded the Cervico-Cranio-Mandibular Academy (CCMA) to integrate clinical practice with research. He is also an internationally recognized dry needling instructor. His award-winning research has been published in leading scientific journals, and he lectures regularly worldwide.
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