What’s the Jaw Got to Do With It? Understanding, Assessing, Treating, and Managing TMJ-Related Dizziness

Webinar Description

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

1. Introduction: Why a Framework Matters
2. Understanding TMJ & Dizziness
3. 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:

1. Understand the anatomical and neurological relationships between the TMJ, cervical spine, and vestibular system
2. Assess key subjective and objective indicators suggesting a TMJ contribution to dizziness
3. Treat TMJ dysfunction within physiotherapy scope as part of a broader care plan
4. Manage patient expectations, contraindications, and interprofessional referral pathways for TMJ-related dizziness

Target Audience

This webinar is for:

• Physiotherapists (vestibular, orthopaedic, neurological)
• Massage Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Manual therapy professionals managing dizziness, headaches, and neck pain

Registration & What’s Included

Registration includes:

• Access to the live webinar

• Live Q&A—bring your clinical questions

• Access to the recording

• Downloadable resource(s)/slides

• Certificate of completion

This webinar is free for Embodia Members. The registration fee for non-members is $20.
This session is part of the Let’s Talk Vestibular webinar series. You may register for individual sessions or enroll in the full series.

Recording and Replays

This webinar will be recorded and made available on Embodia as a course at no additional cost for registered attendees. If you’re unable to attend live, you’ll receive access to the recording and any shared resources shortly after the session.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for U.S. PTs and PTAs

This webinar provides 1 CEU for eligible participants.

Embodia is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in multiple jurisdictions, including Illinois, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and California (through Redefine Health Education).

Courses approved by these state boards are likely accepted for licensure credit in the following jurisdictions, based on individual state regulations:

AL | AK | AR | CO | CT | DE | GA | HI | ID | IL | IN | IA | KS | KY | ME | MA | MI | MO | MT | NE | NH | NC | ND | OK | OR | PA | RI | SC | SD | UT | VT | VA | VI | WA | WI | WY

Clinicians are encouraged to confirm acceptance with their state licensing board.