What's the Jaw Got to Do With It? Understanding, Assessing, Treating & Managing: TMJ-Related Dizziness
MTAM
Jules Poulin
Zoom Room
1.5 Core Credits
- MEMBER: $49 +GST
- NON-MEMBERS: $54 +GST
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 6:30 PM- 8 PM
Registration Closes May 22, 2026
Dizziness is a multifactorial complaint commonly encountered in manual therapy practice. While vestibular and cervical causes are routinely assessed, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated neuromuscular systems are often under-recognized contributors.
This webinar presents a four-pillar clinical framework, Understanding, Assessing, Treating, and Managing, to support manual therapists in identifying when TMJ dysfunction may be contributing to dizziness. Participants will explore shared anatomical and neurological pathways, learn practical screening and assessment strategies, recognize red flags and contraindications, and understand how TMJ-focused interventions can complement vestibular and cervical care within an inter-professional model.
Webinar Overview & Agenda
- Introduction: Why a Framework Matters
- Understanding TMJ & Dizziness
- Assessing: Identifying When Dizziness May Be TMJ-Related
- Subjective Assessment – What to Listen For
- Objective Screening & Physical Assessment
- Red Flags & Contraindications
4. Treating: The Role of TMJ Interventions
5. Managing Long-Term Outcomes, Expectations, and Collaboration
Learning Objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the anatomical and neurological relationships between the TMJ, cervical spine, and vestibular system
- Assess key subjective and objective indicators suggesting a TMJ contribution to dizziness
- Treat TMJ dysfunction within physiotherapy scope as part of a broader care plan
- Manage patient expectations, contraindications, and interprofessional referral pathways for TMJ-related dizziness
A Registered Massage Therapist since 2000, Jules Poulin has spent the last 12 years taking courses throughout North America as well as studying, researching and writing her own courses on TMJ Rehabilitation.
In 2018, she opened From the Neck Up: North America’s first and only massage clinic dedicated to the rehabilitation of the jaw, head, neck, voice, tongue and ears. With the advent of Covid and having a practice which consists of mostly intra-oral massage, Jules led her team through innovative ways to treat the tissues of the mouth while using PPE, all the while following Public Health and Ministry of Health recommendations ensuring both that patients and practitioners were safe during intra-oral treatments without compromising the integrity and efficacy of the treatments.
A full refund will be given to anyone cancelling 5 or more days before the course start date. A 50% refund will apply to any cancellation between 3 and 5 days before a course. Cancellations made WITHIN 72 hours or no shows will not be refunded. Consideration will always be given to extenuating circumstances.