Craniofacial Pain, Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment, Treatment and Management

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The authors combine the latest evidence-based knowledge from the fields of orthodontics, plastic and neurosurgery, as well as otolaryngeal treatments, physiotherapy and manual therapy to provide new treatment strategies for clinicians interested in craniofacial problems. This approach is based on the latest clinical reasoning models. Grounded in pain science theory and modern craniofacial growth concepts, the techniques can be integrated into any manual, neuro-orthopaedic orientated treatment model. This approach can be easily used in the daily clinic and adapted to a variety of patterns of craniofacial pain.

Key Features

Practical, evidence-based and comprehensive
Highly illustrated
Clearly described manual techniques and management strategies
Clinically relevant
Includes contributions from leaders in the field
Covers adult and paediatric treatment

Contents
1. Craniocervical Dysfunction and Pain – where are we today? Harry von Piekartz
2. Functional Anatomy of the Craniomandibular and Craniofacial Region: A Palpation Perspective, G.H.Bekkering
3. Guidelines for assessment of the craniomandibular and craniofacial region, Harry von Piekartz
4. Therapeutic communication during management of cranio-facial pain, Anke Handrock
5. Reciprocal connection between the craniocervical and the craniomandibular region – a hypothetical model
6. Cervical Instability, Pieter Westerhuis
7. Treatment and Management of Cervical Instability, Pieter Westerhuis
8. Physical Examination of Dysfunctions in the Craniomandibular Region, Harry von Piekartz
9. Craniomandibular Region – Clinical Patterns and Management, Harry von Piekartz
10. Craniomandibular dysgnathia: Orthodontic classification, assessment and management, Antonia Werres
11. Craniomandibular contribution to craniocervical dysfunction – management with the aid of neuromuscular splints, Manfred Hülse, Brigitte Losert-Bruggner
12. Muscular Dysfunction And Pain In The Craniofacial And Craniomandibular Region: Recommendations For Examination And Treatment, Di Andriotti, Harry von Piekartz
13. Neuromusculoskeletal plasticity of the craniomandibular region – basic principles and recommendations for optimal rehabilitation, Renata Horst
14. The neurocranium: Assessment and treatment techniques, Harry von Piekartz
15. The Viscerocranium: examination and treatment guidelines, Harry von Piekartz
16. The Cranial Nervous System: Assessment and Treatment Basics, Harry von Piekartz
17. Assessment and treatment of cranial nervous tissue, Harry von Piekartz
18. Treatment Guidelines for Neurodynamic Techniques and Palpation of the Cranial Nervous System, Harry von Piekartz
19. Headaches in children: the state of the art, Harry von Piekartz
20. Assessment, evaluation and management of juvenile headache patients, Harry von Piekartz
21. Postural changes in the craniofacial and craniocervical regions as a result of changed breathing patterns, Ronel Jordaan
22. Management of craniofacial and cervical postural changes in children with altered breathing patterns, Ronel Jordaan, Harry von Piekartz
23. Clinical presentations from daily practice - how would you deal with these cases? Harry von Piekartz
Appendix 1: Anamnestic -questionnaire (EWMM)
Appendix 2: Checklist for non-communicating children with pain
Appendix 3: Overview of a diary for children
Appendix 4: Findings Sheet


Author Information
By Harry J. M. von Piekartz, BSc, Ft, MAppSc, PT, MT, Physiotherapist, Ootmarsum, The Netherlands; Teacher, International Maitland Teacher Association, Neuro-orthopedic Institute