Craniofacial Pain. Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment, Treatment and Management

In Craniofacial Pain, von Piekartz and his co-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. Von Piekartz’s 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. Craniofacial Pain is an invaluable clinical text for practitioners who are interested in, or who work with, patients of all ages with a wide range of head, neck and facial problems, and builds upon the companion text to this volume Craniofacial Dysfunction and Pain (2000).

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