Dr. Janey Prodoehl is a Professor and Assistant Program Director in the Physical Therapy Program at Midwestern University Downers Grove, Illinois. She completed her entry level physical therapy degree in Leeds, England, an advanced Master of Science degree in physical therapy at Rosalind Franklin University, and doctoral and post-doctoral studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has over 30 years of experience as a physical therapist primarily in out-patient orthopedic settings and was certified as an orthopedic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Her doctoral studies examined motor control in focal dystonia, and her post-doctoral work examined functional and structural neuroimaging in patients with movement problems. She sees patients in the Physical Therapy Institute at Midwestern University with a physical therapy practice focused on neck pain, orofacial pain, and headache, and dry needling for musculoskeletal dysfunction. Her research focus is to ask questions related to motor control that will lead to an improved understanding of musculoskeletal movement dysfunction, particularly as it relates to orofacial pain and postural dysfunction. Dr. Prodoehl has authored numerous publications from her work. She is a Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation.

It is time to use all the tools in your toolbox. This presentation will describe the physical therapy evidence-based approach to management of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and describe how individualized physical therapy can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Physical therapy is an often-underutilized treatment approach for patients with TMD. Barriers to interprofessional collaboration will be described and potential strategies to promote improved collaboration between disciplines will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe evidence supporting physical therapy in the management of patients with TMD.
2. Describe how an individualized physical therapy plan of care for TMD can affect patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.
3. Identify barriers to interprofessional collaboration between dentistry and PT in the management of patients with TMD.
4. Suggest potential strategies to promote improved interprofessional collaboration.