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You will learn the causes of TMD pain and Dr. Rocabado’s proven treatment modalities with lectures and many hands-on exercises and demonstrations. Doctor attendees are urged to have a physical therapist they employ to assist them in the treatment of their patients attend the course. This is not an attendance requirement but is highly recommended. Course attendees will pair up for the participation exercises. Physical Therapists trained by Dr. Rocabado will assist during the exercises.
Craniocervical & Craniomandibular Pathophysiology Approach to Treatment
- Concept of Craniovertebral, Craniomandibular Functional Unit
- Lateral Cephalometric Analysis, CBCT Protocol for Dynamic
- Cranio Cervical Anaylsis,
- Occiput Atlas Axis CBCT 3D
- Dynamic Synovial TMJ Rocabado Protocol
- Relationship Between Craniocervical Joints & Cephalgias
- Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics of the Synovial TM Joints
- Mandibular Dynamics
- Osteokinetic & Arthrokinematic Assessment, Pain Map
- Mandibular Rest Position, Motor Control
- Long Axis, Lateral & Medial Distractions
- Rocabado Roll Back Technique
- Craniocervical & Mandibular Normalization
- Basic Approach to Patient Care
Advanced Cranio-mandibular & Cervical Physiopathology
- Correlate Head and Neck Facial Pain with Joint and Muscle Dysfunctions for both Craniomandibular and Craniovertebral Areas.
- Evaluate and Treat Craniovertebral Joints for Cranio-facial Pain Patients.
- Evaluate and Treat Combined Disc Pathologies in the Three Planes of Space.
- Recognize the Symptoms and Signs of Lateral and Medial Disc Condyle Subluxation.
- Describe the Process of Craniomandibular Parafunction (Teeth Grinding Oral Bad Habits) as a Cause of Micro Repetitive Trauma and Condylar Degeneration.
- Discuss Treatment Approaches to Disc Pathologies and Myoaponeurotic Dysfunction ~ Disc Reduction
- Rocabado Roll Back Technique ~ Approach to Patient Care
Total CE hours = 37
Tuitions
Dentist $2,995
Dentist Monitor $1,450
Physical Therapist $1,195
Physical Therapist Monitor $695
100% refund with 14 days notice,
Less 5% cancellation fee
Note:
Please be aware that participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. We do not handle accommodations, and there is no designated course group or block booking for this event. Feel free to choose a nearby hotel that suits your preferences.
Thank you for your understanding!
Course Information
April 3 - 6, 2025
Thursday - Saturday - 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday - 8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Courtyard Chicago Schaumburg
1311 American Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Principle Instructor for the Course
Dr. Mariano Rocabado DPT
Mariano Rocabado, DPT is the Director of the Doctorate Program in Physical Therapy at the University Andres Bellow in Santiago, LC, Chile. He earned his doctorate in physical therapy, specializing in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, from the University San Augustin, FL. Past-President of the Academy of Craneomandibulares Disorders of Chile, Prof. Rocabado is an honorary member of the Society of Ortodoncia of Chile and the Brazilian Academy of Fisiopatologia Orocervical. He was presented with an Honorary Diplomate by the AACP in 2000.
Professor Rocabado is the world’s pre-eminent authority in the treatment of TMD/TMJ disorders from a craniocervical perspective. He has pioneered numerous treatment techniques for the dentist and physical therapist and has published much of his work in this field. This unique presentation is for dentists only and is offered exclusively in the United States at the Center for Occlusal Studies.
Additional Presenters
Course Cost
Dentist $2,995
Dentist Monitor $1,450
Physical Therapist $1,195
Physical Therapist Monitor $695
100% refund with 14 days notice,
Less 5% cancellation fee
Total CE hours = 37
In Class Lecture = 37 hours
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