This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The 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. This 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.
Key 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
Author Information
By Harry J. M. von Piekartz, PhD, MSc, PT, MT, Physical Therapist, Department of Orofacial Research and Management, The Netherlands; Senior teacher in manual therapy and International Maitland Teacher Association(IMTA)
1. Craniocervical Dysfunction and Pain – where are we today? Harry von Piekartz2. Functional Anatomy of the Craniomandibular and Craniofacial Region: A Palpation Perspective, G.H.Bekkering3. Guidelines for assessment of the craniomandibular and craniofacial region, Harry von Piekartz4. Therapeutic communication during management of cranio-facial pain, Anke Handrock5. Reciprocal connection between the craniocervical and the craniomandibular region – a hypothetical model6. Cervical Instability, Pieter Westerhuis7. Treatment and Management of Cervical Instability, Pieter Westerhuis8. Physical Examination of Dysfunctions in the Craniomandibular Region, Harry von Piekartz9. Craniomandibular Region – Clinical Patterns and Management, Harry von Piekartz10. Craniomandibular dysgnathia: Orthodontic classification, assessment and management, Antonia Werres11. Craniomandibular contribution to craniocervical dysfunction – management with the aid of neuromuscular splints, Manfred Hülse, Brigitte Losert-Bruggner12. Muscular Dysfunction And Pain In The Craniofacial And Craniomandibular Region: Recommendations For Examination And Treatment, Di Andriotti, Harry von Piekartz13. Neuromusculoskeletal plasticity of the craniomandibular region – basic principles and recommendations for optimal rehabilitation, Renata Horst14. The neurocranium: Assessment and treatment techniques, Harry von Piekartz15. The Viscerocranium: examination and treatment guidelines, Harry von Piekartz16. The Cranial Nervous System: Assessment and Treatment Basics, Harry von Piekartz17. Assessment and treatment of cranial nervous tissue, Harry von Piekartz18. Treatment Guidelines for Neurodynamic Techniques and Palpation of the Cranial Nervous System, Harry von Piekartz19. Headaches in children: the state of the art, Harry von Piekartz20. Assessment, evaluation and management of juvenile headache patients, Harry von Piekartz21. Postural changes in the craniofacial and craniocervical regions as a result of changed breathing patterns, Ronel Jordaan22. Management of craniofacial and cervical postural changes in children with altered breathing patterns, Ronel Jordaan, Harry von Piekartz23. Clinical presentations from daily practice - how would you deal with these cases? Harry von PiekartzAppendix 1: Anamnestic -questionnaire (EWMM)Appendix 2: Checklist for non-communicating children with painAppendix 3: Overview of a diary for childrenAppendix 4: Findings Sheet
"Reading through his thought provoking book, von Piekartz provides new clinical theories including a number of functional cranial nerve tests that are entirely novel. The assessment of the vertebral regions was based on Maitland’s methodology, which is accessible to all manual therapists including osteopaths and chiropractors....It is rare to find an authoritative commentary on a specialist medical topic that provides an opinion on the ongoing politics of healthcare provision and its management...Pickartz has, with the help of his contributors, provided an excellent addition to the accumulating literature on neurological dysfunction and its physical treatment. His book can be thoroughly recommended to all working in the challenging field of physical therapy and the rehabilitation of head pain and dysfunction." Dr Donald Scott
