Description
Physiotherapy in temporomandibular disorder
Book Summary
This work is a practical and updated guide for the physiotherapeutic approach to temporomandibular disorder. Aimed at physical therapists and kinesiologists, it offers a compilation of current knowledge based on the latest scientific evidence. The book combines manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, and includes two new chapters on exercise prescription and functional assessment. With a multidisciplinary approach and visually reinforced content, it is an essential tool for daily clinical practice.
What is it about?
The work presents a comprehensive view of temporomandibular disorder from the perspective of physiotherapy. It is structured around diagnostic assessment and treatment, focusing on therapeutic exercise and manual therapy as fundamental pillars. The chapters have been reviewed and updated with the latest scientific evidence, and incorporate two new sections: one on therapeutic exercise prescription from a biobehavioral approach and another on functional assessment for designing exercise programs. The book also includes access to an ebook with 10 reinforcement videos that facilitate the learning of the most important practical techniques, and features new images that reinforce its didactic nature. It is the first book in Spanish dedicated exclusively to the physiotherapeutic treatment of these disorders, offering an interpretation of historical evolution and the most current science for clinical application.
Main Topics
- Functional assessment and diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder
- Therapeutic exercise prescription with a biobehavioral approach
- Manual therapy techniques applied to the temporomandibular joint
- Multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with dentists and speech therapists
- Evidence-based update for clinical practice
Who is it recommended for?
It is primarily aimed at physical therapists and kinesiologists who wish to specialize in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders. It is also of great interest to dentists, speech therapists, phoniatrists, and other health professionals who work in a multidisciplinary context with patients suffering from these conditions.
What this book provides
- A practical and updated guide on the physiotherapeutic approach to temporomandibular disorder
- Access to complementary audiovisual material with 10 videos of key techniques
- Two new chapters on exercise prescription and functional assessment
- Visually reinforced content with new didactic images
- Interpretation of the latest scientific evidence for direct clinical application
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: PEREZ FERNANDEZ, T
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MEDICINE, PHYSIOTHERAPY
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: January 2026
- Weight: 1350 g
Editorial Review
This second edition consolidates the work as a reference in Spanish for the physiotherapeutic treatment of temporomandibular disorder. Its practical approach, backed by scientific evidence and audiovisual material, makes it a valuable resource for both training and daily clinical practice. The incorporation of new chapters on therapeutic exercise and functional assessment responds to current professional needs, while the emphasis on multidisciplinary work makes it especially relevant in a collaborative healthcare environment.