Tidewater
Physical Therapy, Inc.
Temporomandibular Disorders
(TMD)
Treatment Program
Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. offers a progressive approach
to the management of TMD. Our individualized programs serve as
either the primary or corresponding treatment to splint therapy, medications,
and surgery for TMD.
Conservative Pre-operative Treatment
In most cases, TMD is successfully treated using non-intrusive, conservative measures including physical therapy.
Our program emphasizes patient education and self-management for long-term improvement. The treatment provides:
- Balancing and relaxing the neck and jaw muscles using heat, muscle stimulation, ultrasound and massage
- Maximizing function with mobilization and exercise
- Decreasing pain with modalities
- Instructing the patient on proper resting positions
Post-Arthroscopy Rehabilitation
Physical therapy is critical to maintain mobility and prevent scar tissue proliferation during the healing process following TMD arthroscopy and arthrocentesis. Each patient receives a specially designed rehabilitation program implemented by the physical therapist which includes a variety of techniques such as heat, TENS, ultrasound, exercise, and joint mobilization.
Our treatment program works to restore function and reduce or eliminate
pain.
Post-Arthrotomy Open Joint Rehabilitation
Occasionally, patients require open-joint surgery to repair a displaced or torn disk
in the joint. Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. has developed a
structured post-operative program involving protection, mobilization, and functional
phases. The physical therapist will guide each patient through his/her post-operative
program.
We offer patients individualized treatment programs and therapies including:
- Post-op Rehabilitation
- Mobilization
- Exercise Regime
- Electric Stimulation
- Heat/Ice
- Massage
- Ultrasound
- Relaxation Training
Coordination with the Patient's Physician
A referral from the patient's physician or dentist is required for physical therapy. We participate with most major health insurance and health maintenance organization (HMO) plans.
Tidewater Physical Therapy, Inc. provides status reports to the referring
physician to communicate the patient's progress throughout the treatment
process.
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771 Pilot House Drive, Suite A, Newport News, Virginia 23606
Office: 757-873-2302, Fax: 757-873-2306, email: tpti@visi.net