Main description:

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).

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:

Craniocervical Dysfunction and Pain - where are we today? Functional Anatomy of the Craniomandibular and Craniofacial Region: A Palpation Perspective. Guidelines for assessment of the craniomandibular and craniofacial region. Therapeutic communication during management of cranio-facial pain. Reciprocal connection between the craniocervical and the craniomandibular region - a hypothetical model. Cervical Instability. Treatment and Management of Cervical Instability. Physical Examination of Dysfunctions in the Craniomandibular Region. Craniomandibular Region - Clinical Patterns and Management. Craniomandibular dysgnathia: Orthodontic classification, assessment and management. Craniomandibular contribution to craniocervical dysfunction - management with the aid of neuromuscular splints. Muscular Dysfunction And Pain In The Craniofacial And Craniomandibular Region: Recommendations For Examination And Treatment. Neuromusculoskeletal plasticity of the craniomandibular region - basic principles and recommendations for optimal rehabilitation. The neurocranium: Assessment and treatment techniques. The Viscerocranium: examination and treatment guidelines. The Cranial Nervous System: Assessment and Treatment Basics. Assessment and treatment of cranial nervous tissue. Treatment Guidelines for Neurodynamic Techniques and Palpation of the Cranial Nervous System. Headaches in children: the state of the art. Assessment, evaluation and management of juvenile headache patients. Postural changes in the craniofacial and craniocervical regions as a result of changed breathing patterns. Management of craniofacial and cervical postural changes in children with altered breathing patterns. Clinical presentations from daily practice - how would you deal with these cases?. 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