Steve Kraus

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Steve Kraus Curriculum Vitae

STEVEN L KRAUS

CURRICULUM VITAE

Last Updated 10/25/2021

 

  1. Name: Steven Lyle Kraus
  1. Citizenship: USA
  1. Education
  2. Colby Junior Community College

    Colby, Kansas

    1970 – 1972

     

    B.S. degree in Physical Therapy

    Wichita State University

    1973 – 1975

  1. Professional Work Experience
  2. Staff Physical Therapist

    Central Kansas Medical Center

    Great Bend, Kansas,

    Duane Saunders – Supervisor

    August 1975- November 1976.

     

    Staff Physical Therapist

    Atlanta Back Clinic

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Stan Paris – Supervisor

    Nov. 1976- October 1979.

     

    Director of the West Paces Ferry Head, Neck, and Facial Pain Clinic

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Stan Paris – Supervisor

    October 1979- December 1981.

     

    Part time Clinic Faculty

    TMJ and Facial Pain Clinic, Emory University School of Dentistry

    Directors of clinic were; Dr Michael Fritz, Dr Samuel Razook, & Dr Charles Widmer

    Atlanta, Georgia

    July 1979 – December, 1990.

     

    Self-Employed in Private Practice

    Toco Hills Medical Mall

    Atlanta, Georgia

    December 1981 to December, 1983.

     

    Physical Therapist and Co-Owner of 10 offices in Atlanta, Ga

    Co-owner with Scot Irwin and Bob Donatelli

    Physical Therapy Associates of Metro Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia

    December 1983 to 1991

     

    January 1, 1991, Physical Therapy Associates of Metro Atlanta was sold to “Stryker – Physiotherapy Associates”,

    At that time, the 10 offices purchased form Physiotherapy Associates of Metro Atlanta was 50% of Physiotherapy Associates

    offices.

     

    Clinic Director (1991 – 2016) and Group Director (1997 – 2000)

    Physiotherapy Associates

    Atlanta, Georgia

     

    Physical Therapist

    Physiotherapy Associates

    Atlanta, Georgia

    2017 to Present

  1. Clinical Appointments
  2. Part time Clinic Faculty

    TMJ and Facial Pain Clinic, Emory University School of Dentistry

    Atlanta, Georgia

    1979 – 1990

     

    Examiner for the Certification in “Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the Craniofacial, Cervical and Thoracic Spines”

    Institute of Graduate Health Sciences

    Atlanta, Georgia

    Each December from 1981 – 1987

     

    Special Lecturer on TMJ

    Periodontics Department Emory University, School of Dentistry

    Atlanta, Georgia

    1982 – 1991

     

    Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Instructor

    Emory University School of Medicine Graduate Orthopedic Physical Therapy Advanced Masters of Medical

    Science Program

    Atlanta, Georgia

    1983 – 1992

     

    Guest Lecturer

    Emory University School of Dentistry Orthodontic Residency Program

    Atlanta, Georgia

    1986 – 1991

     

    Adjunct Faculty

    Georgia School of Orthodontics

    Atlanta, Georgia

    September 1, 2016 to September 1, 2017

     

    Guest Faculty

    LSU School of Dentistry, Orofacial Pain Continuum 2019-2020

     

    Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Emory University School of Medicine, Doctoral of

    Physical Therapy program. Atlanta, Georgia

    1993 to present

  1. Licensures/Boards
  2. 1975 Issued – Kansas State Board of Physical Therapy #11-00480

    1976 Issued – Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy #000878

  1. Specialty Boards
  2. Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) No 4809

    Atlanta, Georgia,

    May 1992 – Present (ends May 2021)

     

    Certified in Manual Therapy (MTC)

    Institute of Physical Therapy, St. Augustine, Florida

    August 1994 – present

     

    Certified Cervical Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT)

    The Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics. http://www.ptbcct.org/

    April 12, 2008 – present

     

    Certified in Orofacial Dry Needling (CODN)

    Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics http://www.ptbcct.org/

    Certification thru Myopain Seminars

    May 3, 2012 – present

  1. Postgraduate Manual Therapy courses / conferences
  2. February 1976

    Nine days, SI Spinal Mobilization Course, Ola Grimsby, Kansas City, Missouri.

     

    September 1976

    Five days, Advanced Cervical Mobilization, Ola Grimbsy and Stan Paris, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 1977

    Five day advanced thoracic-lumbar mobilization course, Stan Paris, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 1977

    Three-day lab session on postural muscle stretching, Anna Signal (England), Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    August 1977

    Five-day extremity mobilization course, John Menell M.D, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 1978

    Five-day physical therapy in dentistry course, Mariano Rocabado (Chile), N Y, New York.

     

    October 12-14 1979

    Soft Tissue Dysfunction, Keith Klevens, RPT, St. Louis, Missouri.

     

    January 1985

    Five-day tutorial on Basic Craniosacral Manipulation, Kimberly D.O., Briner D.O., Mitchell D.O., Stiles D.O., Steele P.T., Sarasota, Florida.

     

    March 1988

    Two-day course on Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment, Florence Kendall, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

     

    April 1988

    Three-day course on The Cranial Concepts in Physical Therapy, Barrett L Dorko, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    September 1988

    1988 Congress of the International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists, the weeklong Congress was in Cambridge England.

     

     

     

    June 1-5 1992

    Fifth International Congress, International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists, 1992, Vail, Colorado

     

    June 1992

    Two-day course on; Cervical – Shoulder Differentiation an Australian Approach, Mark Jones, PT and Helen Jones, PT, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 9-11, 1992

    The International College for Craniofacial and Vertebral Therapeutics, 4th World Conference Washington, DC

     

    November 1998

    Functional Techniques – Ed Stiles DO, University of Michigan, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 26 & 27 2010

    First in a series of 3 courses leading to certification in “Intramuscular Manual Therapy” (aka dry needling). The course conducted by Dr. Jan Dommerholt, Myopain Seminars, Las Vega, California

     

    November 26 & 27 2011

    Second in a series of 3 courses leading to certification in “Intramuscular Manual Therapy” (aka dry

    needling). The course conducted by Dr. Jan Dommerholt, Myopain seminars, Orlando California

    May 2 & 3 2012

    Third in a series of 3 courses leading to certification in “Intramuscular Manual Therapy” (aka dry

    needling). The course conducted by Dr. Jan Dommerholt. Myopain seminars, Pasadena California

  1. Postgraduate Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain courses and conferences
  2. January 6-7 1979

    Dental Kinesiology, Dr. George Eversal, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    May 10, 1979

    The Dental Distress Syndrome, Dr. Al Fonders, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    January 26-27 1980

    TMJ, Facial, and Neck Syndrome, Augusta, Georgia.

     

    February 23, 1980

    New Dimensions in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the TMJ, Dr. Harold Gelb, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 7-8,1980

    Diagnosis and Treatment of Internal Derangements of the TMJ, Dr. William Farrar, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 22, 1980

    A Practical Approach to TMJ Disorders, Dr. Meyer and Merrill, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 1981

    TMJ Disorders: The Confusion About Occlusion, Dr. Daniel Laskin, Atlanta, Ga.

     

    May 21-23 1981

    A Symposium on Vertical Dimension and Cranio-Mandibular Disorders, New York, New York.

     

    April 16-17 1982

    Seminar on the TMJ by Dr. Gerald Smith, D.D.S. Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    August 30, 1982

    Seminar on Functional Appliances by Dr. Eugene H. Williamson, D.D.S. and Dr. Walt Sheffield, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October 21,1984

    One day presentation by Parker E. Mahan D.D.S., PhD. on Diagnosis and Treatment of

    Facial Pain and Dysfunction. American Dental Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October 22,1984

    Four-hour panel discussion by Weldon Bell DDS, Duane Grummons DDS, MSD, Harry Lundeen DDS,

    Parker Mahan, DDS, PhD. on Pain and Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Head and Neck. American

    Dental Association, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October 10-11,1985

    8th Annual Greater Niagara Frontier Dental Meeting: The Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of

    Temporomandibular Disorders, moderator Norman D. Mohl DDS, PhD., Buffalo, New York.

     

    March 23, 1987

    Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta Georgia: two-hour lecture on; A Contemporary View of The TMJ Patient, by Dr. Terry Slaughter

     

    October 9-11, 1987

    Second Annual TMJ Intensive, The Atlanta Craniomandibular Society. Featured Speaker, Harold Gelb DMD, Atlanta Georgia.

     

    September 8,9, & 10, 1988

    European Academy of Craniomandibular Disorders, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

     

    March 17, 1989

    One-day course; Evaluation, diagnosis and Treatment of TMJ Disorders, taught by Peter E. Dawson at The Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting

     

    April 6-9, 1990

    15th Annual Meeting of The American Academy Of Craniomandibular Disorders. Loews Anatole Hotel, Dallas, Texas

     

    January 24-26, 1991

    Dallas Mid-Winter Dental Clinic. Loews Anatole Hotel Dallas, Texas, attended;

    – Terry Tanaka DDS: New Directions In TMD Therapy

    – John Helfrick DDS: Surgical Management of TMJ Abnormalities

    – Ronald Auvenshine DDS: CMDS Treatment

     

    February 12-14, 1993

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 18th annual meeting, Scottsdale Arizona

     

    February 15 – 17, 1995

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 20th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida

     

    March 23 – 25, 2001

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 25th annual meeting, Washington DC

     

    April 19 – 20, 2002

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 26th annual meeting, San Antonio, Texas

     

    March 25-28, 2004

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 28th annual meeting, San Francisco, California.

     

    February 15 – 17, 2005

    50th American Equilibration Society Meeting, Chicago, Ill

     

    April 14-17, 2005

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 29th annual meeting, Phoenix, Arizona.

    April 27 – 30, 2006

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 30th annual meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.

     

    April 26 – 29, 2007

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 31th annual meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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    April 11-14, 2008

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 32th annual meeting, Los Angeles, California.

     

    March 19-22, 2009

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 33th annual meeting, Austin Texas.

     

    December 4, 2009

    “Occlusion, Joint Stability and TM Disorders. Jeffery Okeson 6-hour lecture. Atlanta, Ga

     

    April 30 – May 2, 2010

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 34th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida.

     

    April 29 – May 1, 2011

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 35th annual meeting, Las Vegas Nevada

     

    May 4-5, 2012

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 36th annual meeting, Pasadena California

     

    April 26 – 28, 2013

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 37th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida

     

    March 29, 2014

    Thomas P Dental Hinman Meeting, Atlanta Ga. TMD/Orofacial Pain Diagnosing and

    Management. Henry Gremillion. 3-hour lecture

     

    May 7- 10, 2015

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 39th annual meeting, Denver, Colorado

     

    April 14 – 17, 2016

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 40th annual meeting, Orlando, Florida

     

    May 4-7, 2017

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 41st annual meeting, Scottsdale Arizona

     

    April 26 – 29, 2018

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 42nd annual meeting, Chicago, Illinois

     

    May 2-5, 2019

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain, 43nd annual meeting, San Diego, California

     

    July 23-25, 2021

    LSU School of Dentistry Orofacial Pain Continuum 2021-2022. Session #1; Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Management

  1. Continuing Professional Development Activities
  2. May 14, 1983

    Panel member of a one-hour interview on “Comprehensive Management of Chronic Pain and Stress Illnesses”. Sponsored by Health by Choice Fourth, Annual Conference and Physicians Health Professional Seminar; Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 25 and 26 1985

    Hosted eight dental professors from Santiago, Chile. Organized and taught a portion of Head-Neck and TMJ workshop held at Emory University Dental School’s TMJ and Orthodontic Department and arranged to visited several dental offices in Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    June 30, 1985

    One- and one-half hour presentation, “When Should I Refer to a Physical Therapist”, to the 13th Annual Convention of the International Association of Orofacial Myology; Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    May 16, 1986

    One-hour lecture, “TMJ Problems, Recognition, Treatment; Cervical Spine Disorders”. Presented for the Dekalb Community College Dental Hygiene Dept., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 8, 1987

    One-hour presentation, “The Cervical Spine”, to the Atlanta Dental Hygienist’s Society, Atlanta Georgia

     

    August 1987

    Lecturer and Fund raiser for the Foundation of Physical Therapy Professional. Lecture Series.

     

    May 5, 1987

    Subject expert for the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Forum on the topic “TMJ-Craniomandibular Complex”.

    Three-hour interview aired nationally by The American Rehabilitation Educational Network.

     

    January 25, 1989

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy and You” , to the Atlanta Associates of Interpreters and Translators, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 14, 2002

    One-hour presentation, “A Dental Hygienist Screening Evaluation with Treatment Recommendation for Patients

    with Headache, Jaw & Neck Symptoms”, to the Atlanta Dental Hygienists’ Society Atlanta Georgia

     

    February 21, 2003

    One-hour CEU talk to Insurance Adjustors on “Management of the Work Comp Patient Experiencing Headaches, Jaw and Neck Symptoms”. Atlanta, Georgia

     

    June 20, 2003

    One-hour CEU talk to Zurick Insurance Adjustors on “Management of the Work Comp Patient Experiencing Headaches, Jaw and Neck Symptoms”. Atlanta, Georgia

     

    January 19, 2010

    One-hour presentation; “Overview of the examination and Management of TMD”, to the Atlanta Dental Hygienist Club. Atlanta Georgia

     

    June 10, 2011

    APTA Poster Presentation Control ID: 983903 12:00 pm — 1:45 pm

    TITLE: Comparing the demographic profile and self-reported lifestyle and medical histories of female

    patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders to those diagnosed with other musculoskeletal

    disorders

  1. Peer Review Activities
  2. April 1982 – 1994

    Manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice

     

    1982 -1984.

    Manuscript reviewer for Editorial Board of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Abstracts

    1991 – 1997

    Manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy

  1. Consultantships
  2. December 1985 – December 1986

    Appointed as a “Subject Matter Expert” by the Orthopedic Specialty Council for the Orthopedic Certification

    Examination.

     

    February 3-4, 2007

    Item writer for Craniofacial and Cervical Specialist Certification Examination for the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT).

     

    November 2007.

    Item writer for test questions for The American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 2009 Board Exam.

  1. Honors and Awards
  2. August 1, 1993

    Second recipient of the Distinguished Physical Therapy Alumni Award. Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas,

     

    October 16, 2004

    Honored by the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, as a pioneer / contributor to the physical therapy profession. Callaway Gardens, Atlanta, Georgia.

  1. Society Memberships:
  2. 1975 to present

    Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

     

    1976 to present

    Member of the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

     

    2002 – present

    Member of the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT)

     

    2002 – present

    Chair of the Application and CEU Review Committee for the PTBCCT

     

    2015 – present

    Member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain

     

    2015 – present

    Member of the Complex Interdisciplinary Study Club, Atlanta Georgia

     

    March 1982 – December, 1989

    Associate member of the Craniomandibular Study Group of Atlanta, Georgia

     

    2002 – 2014

    Affiliate member of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain

     

    2016 – 2017

    Member of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association

  1. Administrative Positions and Organization of Conferences:
  2. November 9,10,11, 1989

    Program Chairman, for the 2nd World Conference of the International College for Craniofacial

    and Vertebral Therapeutics, Westin Lenox, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April, 19-21, 1991

    President, for the 3rd World Conference of the International College for Craniofacial and

    Vertebral Therapeutics, Scottsdale, Arizona

     

    March 22, 2001

    Moderator; Orofacial Pain and TMD: The Physical Therapy Connection. A Preliminary Program to the American Academy of Orofacial Pain, Washington DC

     

    February 2002

    Founding Member of the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial and Cervical Therapeutics.

     

    February 2002 – Present

    Committee Chair for the Application and CEU Review Committee

  1. Clinical Service Contributions:
  2. 42 of 45 years of practice as a physical therapist have established a unique referral base consisting of 95% dentists / oral surgeons, 4% ENTs, 1% MDs

     

    September 15, 2010

    Three-hour presentation on TMD to new employees of Physiotherapy Associates, Atl, Ga

  1. Media Appearances:
  2. March 26, 1983

    Interviewed on the topic “TMJ” filmed at Emory University Dental School by Ted Turner’s Cable 48 Health Program, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    April 3, 1983

    Interview on the topic “TMJ” filmed at Cable Dekalb, Decatur, Georgia.

     

    April 24, 1983

    Panel interview on the topic “Comprehensive Management of Chronic Pain”. Filmed at Channel 17, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    June 14, 1983

    One-hour interview over radio by Dr. Lawrence Weitz, PhD., WLAC, Nashville, Tennessee, Regarding health concepts.

     

    May 5, 1987

    Subject expert for the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Forum on the topic “TMJ-Craniomandibular Complex”. Three-hour interview aired nationally by The American Rehabilitation Educational Network.

     

    May 2000

    4-hour internet course for Rehab Max (www.rehabmax.com) Baltimore Maryland

  1. Lectures given to Dental and Oral Surgery groups
    1. Dental Residency Programs

    March 14 1984

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy for the Post-Surgical TMJ and Orthognathic Patient”.

    Presented at the Emory University Dental School of Oral Surgery Residence.

    June 28, 1985

    One- and one-half hour presentation, “Cervical Spine Relationships with Associated Head and Neck

    Pain”. Presented to staff dentists and residents at the Veterans Administration Medical Center;

    Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    January 29, 1987 and March 19, 1987

    One-hour talk each, “Cervical Spine and the Craniomandibular Complex”. Given for the junior dental

    students at Emory University Dental School, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    February 2 & 9, 1987

    One-hour talk each, “Physical Therapy In the Management of the Craniomandibular Complex”.

    Presented for the dental residence of the TMJ program at the Emory University Dental School, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 15, 1989

    One-hour presentation to the Graduate Residence Program, Emory University School of Dentistry,

    Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 12, 1990

    One-hour presentation, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”, to the Graduate

    Residence Program, Emory University School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 5, 1990

    One-hour presentation, “Influences of the Cervical Spine on the Craniomandibular Region”, to the

    Graduate Residence Program, Emory University School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 13, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “TMJ Diagnosis”, to the Department of General Dentistry, Emory University

    School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 27, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “TMJ Appliances”, to the Department of General Dentistry, Emory University School of Dentistry, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 15, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “An overview of Cervical Spine Evaluation for the Oral surgeon”, presented to

    the Presented to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory

    University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    April 22, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “An overview of Physical Therapy Evaluation for TMJ Dysfunction”, to the Emory

    University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine,

    Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    September 10, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “What every Dentist should know about the TMJ”, to the Emory University Oral

    & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 8, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “What every Dentist should know about the Cervical Spine”, to the Emory University Graduate Program of Residency Department, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 29, 1993

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management for TMD”, to the Emory University Oral &

    Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    April 12, 1993

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management for Cervical Spine Disorders”, to the Emory

    University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine,

    Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    May 9, 1994

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management for TMD”, to the Emory University Oral &

    Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    May 23, 1994

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management for Cervical Spine Disorders”, to the

    Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of

    Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February, 1999

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management for Cervical Spine Disorders”, to the

    Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of

    Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February, 2002

    One-hour presentation, “An overview of Physical Therapy Evaluation for TMD”, to the

    Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of

    Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 1, 2004

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University

    Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta,

    Georgia.

     

    November 15, 2004

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Cervical Spine and the Symptomatic

    Patient”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory

    University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    June 21, 2005

    One-hour presentation on “An Introduction on TMD” to the Grand Rounds Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 20, 2006

    One-hour presentation; Head and Orofacial Pain: Cervical Spine Considerations, to the Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine

     

    February 12, 2007

    One-hour presentation; Physical Therapy Management of TMD, to the Emory University Oral

    & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 15, 2007

    One-hour presentation, “Head and Orofacial Pain: TMD and Cervical Spine Considerations”, to The Emory University Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – Grand Rounds, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    December 28, 2009

    Two-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Head and Orofacial Pain”, to the

    Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of

    Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    September 25, 2010

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    December 2, 2010

    One-hour presentation, “Diagnosing TMD”, to the Emory University Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – Grand Rounds, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    June 2, 2014

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    July 30, 2015

    One-hour presentation, “Diagnosing TMD”, to the Emory University Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery – Grand Rounds, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    December 7, 2015

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    November 14, 2016

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 17, 2017

    1-day presentation, “Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”, to the Georgia School of Orthodontic Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 24, 2017

    1-day presentation, “Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders”, to the Georgia School of Orthodontic Residency Program, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    June 24, 2019

    1.5-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 8, 2021

    2 hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program, Emory University Dental School, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    1. Dental Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums

    February 12-13, 1982

    Two-day seminar, “Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ” presented by myself and Dr Razook and Dr

    Widmer. Seminar given at Emory University Dental School, Atlanta, Ga.

     

    February 26, 1982

    One-day seminar, “The role of Physical Therapy and Dentistry in TMJ Treatment”, to the 11th Greater

    Houston Dental Meeting; Houston, Tx

     

    October 16-17 1982

    Two-day seminar, “Craniomandibular-cervical dysfunction”. Sponsored by the Continued Education Program of Emory University Dental School; Lake Arrowhead, Georgia.

     

    May 7-8 1983

    Lectured with Dr. Sam Razook D.D.S. and Dr. Frank Benson D.M.D. on the topic of “Craniomandibular Dysfunction”. Sponsored by the Emory University Dental School Continuing Education Program in Savannah, Georgia.

     

    January 28, 1984

    One-hour presentation, “Interrelationship of Physical Therapy and Dentistry with the TMJ Patient”; to the Department of the Navy, Naval and Marine Corps, 24th Dental Company 4th FSSG, Georgia Tech Institute, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    March 30-31, 1984

    “TMJ Disorders: The Team Approach”. Presented by Dr. Meyer, D.D.S., M.D., oral surgeon; Dr. Dierkes, D.D.S., orthodontist, Dr. Murphy, M.D., radiologist; Dr. Razook D.D.S., prosthodontist, Dr. Johnson, PhD., psychologist, and Steven Kraus, PT, for Emory University School of Dentistry Continued Education Dept; Atlanta, Georgia

     

    March 24, 1985

    One-hour presentation, “Cervical Spine Influencing Mandibular Mobility and Positioning”, at the Thomas P. Hinman Meeting; Atlanta, Georgia

     

    May 4, 1985

    One day program, “Temporomandibular Disorders: A Practical Approach”. Presented with Dr. Widmer D.D.S., M.S., and Dr. Benson D.M.D. Sponsored by the Emory University Dental School’s Continued Education Program.

     

    November 15-16 1985

    Presented two hours, “Physical Therapy Pre and Post Intra-Oral Appliance Therapy, Orthodontic and TMJ Surgery”. Other lecturers were Dr. Robert Bays, Oral Surgeon and Dr. Eugene Williamson,

    Orthodontist. University Medical College of GA, Augusta, GA.

     

    1987

    One-hour lecture, “Physical therapy in the management of the craniomandibular complex”.

    Nederlandse Vereniging voor Gnathologie. NVG Bulletin 1987.

     

    February 25, 1987

    One-hour presentation on “TMD” to the Dental Service Department at the Veterans Administrative Medical Center, Atlanta Georgia

     

    March 23, 1987

    Special clinician for a one-day presentation shared with Dr. Samuel Razook on “Dental and Cervical

    Management of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 22,23 1988

    Two-day course shared with Charles Widmer DDS MS and Richard Baker DMD, PH.D., on the Temporomandibular Disorders: A Non-Surgical Approach. Sponsored by Emory Continuing Dental Education Department.

     

    March 18, 1989

    Fifty-minute presentation, “Physical Therapy in The Management of Headache, Facial, Jaw

    and Neck Symptoms”. Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    January 24-26, 1991

    One- day presentation, “Evaluation & Management of Cervical Spine & Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction”. Dallas Mid-Winter Dental Clinic. Loews Anatole Hotel Dallas, Texas.

    March 21, 1991

    One-hour presentation, “Evaluation & Management of Temporomandibular Disorders”, sponsored by The North American Medical/Dental Association, Snowmass, Colorado

     

    April 22, 1994

    One-day presentation, “Evaluation and Management of TMD and Cervical Spine Disorders”.

    Michigan Dental Association’s 1994 Annual Session, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

     

    March 22, 1996

    2-hour presentation given with Robert Going – Oral Surgeon. Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting,

    Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 18, 2002

    75-minute presentation, “Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Complex (Implications for Treatment) a

    Pre-conference program”. 26th Annual Scientific Meeting American Academy of Orofacial Pain, San Antonio, Texas

     

    March 25-28, 2004

    “Overview of Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of

    The American Academy of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, San Francisco,

    California.

     

    February 23, 2005

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”. 50th American Equilibration

    Society, Chicago, Illinois

     

    March 18, 2005

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”. 93rd Thomas P Hinman Dental

    Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    March 24, 2006

    Three-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Perspective on Treatment for Cervical Spine Disorders”.

    94th Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    March 25, 2006

    Three-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Temporomandibular Disorders”.

    94th Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia

    April 28, 2006

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Perspective of Cervical Spine”. 30th Annual Scientific

    Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain and Temporomandibular Disorders, Las

    Vegas, Nevada.

     

    April 29, 2007

    45-minute lecture, “Progressing a Disc Displacement with Reduction to a Functional Non-Reducing Disc”. to the 31st Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

     

    April 10, 2008

    One day course, “Physical Therapy Assessment of an Oral Appliance Clinical and Scientific Advances for

    The Experienced Physical Therapist”. A Pre-Conference Course of the 32nd American Academy of

    Orofacial Pain, Los Angeles, California

     

    April 12, 2008

    45-minute lecture, “Progressing a Disc Displacement with Reduction to a Functional Non-Reducing

    Disc”. 32nd Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Los Angeles, California.

     

    May 21, 2011

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Head and Oral Facial Pain”, to the Georgia Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Program was on “Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction: current perspectives on management”, Druid Hills Country Club;

     

    April 26, 2013

    Thirty-minute lunch and learn presentation, “Comprehensive Evaluation & Treatment of Disc Displacements”. 37th Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. Orlando, Florida

     

    February 20, 2014

    One-hour lecture, “Temporomandibular Disorders and Cervical Spine Disorders, The Bigger Picture”

    59th American Equilibration Society, Chicago, Illinois.

     

    March 18 & 19, 2016

    Three-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Headache and Facial Pain”. March 18 and on March 19. 104th Thomas P Hinman Dental Meeting, Atlanta, Ga.

     

    August 2-4, 2019

    Guest presenter for 2 hours in Session #2; “Role of PT in TMD Management Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)”. Presented at the LSU School of Dentistry, Orofacial Pain Continuum 2019-2020

    “Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Management”

     

    July 25, 2021

    Guest presenter for 2 hours; “The Role of Physical Therapy in TMD Management”. Live stream video conference presented at the LSU School of Dentistry Orofacial Pain Continuum 2021-2022. Session #1 Temporomandibular Disorders: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Management July 23-25, 2021

     

    1. Dental Study Clubs

    June 1981

    Two-hour presentation, “Head Neck Posture” to the Decatur Dental Study Group; Decatur, Georgia.

     

    August 4, 1981

    Two-hour presentation, “Head-Neck Posture” to the Craniomandibular Study Group of Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October 14, 1987

    Two-hour presentation shared with Charles Widmer DDS MS on the “Evaluation and Management

    of Temporomandibular and Cervical Spine Symptoms”. Northern District Dental Society, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    March 22, 1989

    1-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy in the Management of Headache, Facial, Jaw & neck Symptoms”, to the Dental Study Club of Alpharetta, Georgia, program chairman, Jackie W. Feckoury

     

    May 9, 1994

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Norcross Dental Study Club, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October, 1998

    2-hour presentation on “Physical Therapy Management of TMD’ to the North Buckhead Dental Study Club, Atlanta, GA

     

    February 19, 2003

    2-hour presentation, “Healthy Spine”. to the Atlanta Dental Study Club. Atlanta Georgia

     

    July 30, 2003

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy and TMD”, to the Atlanta Dental Study Club, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 14, 2003

    2-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy in the treatment of Headache Facial and Jaw Pains”, to Atlanta Oral Surgery Study Club, Atlanta Ga.

     

    February 23, 2010

    One-hour presentation, “Overview of the examination and Management of TMD” to the Cobb Dental Study Club, Atlanta Georgia

     

    May 20, 2010

    One-hour presentation. “Overview of the examination and Management of TMD” to the Complex Interdisciplinary Dental Study Club, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 16, 2014.

    3-hour lecture, “Management of Temporomandibular Disorders (Cervical Spine Considerations)” to the Complex Interdisciplinary Study Club. Atlanta, Georgia

     

    January 15, 2015

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Head and Oral Facial Pain”, to the Chattahoochee Dental Study Club. Brio Restaurant Atlanta, GA.

     

    October 19, 2016

    One-hour presentation, “Overview of Physical Therapy Treatment for Headache”, to the Atlanta Dental Study Group, Atlanta GA

     

    January 19, 2017

    One-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of Head and Oral Facial Pain”, to the Dr B Anderson Dental Study Club. Glendalough Manor, Tyrone, GA.

  1. Lectures given to Physical Therapy organizations
    1. Physical Therapy Residency Programs

    February 4, 1987

    Four-hour talk, “Evaluation and treatment of the TMJ”. Given for the basic master students, Emory University Physical Therapy Basic Master’s Program. Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 16, 1996

    4-hour presentation, “TMD”. Presented for the Emory University Physical Therapy Master’s Program, Atlanta, Georgia

    May 6 & 7, 2001

    2-day lectured, “Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine” to the physical therapy doctoral students at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professional’s Doctorate of Science Program in Physical Therapy, Provo, Utah

     

    April 16, 2002

    4-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Master’s Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 25, 26 & 27, 2003

    3-day lecture, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Jaw Symptoms” to the physical therapy doctoral students at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professional’s Doctorate of Science Program in Physical Therapy, Provo, Utah

     

    June 9, 2003

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Master’s Program Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 5, 2005

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Master’s Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 17, 2006

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 3, 2007

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 23, 2010

    3-hour presentation. “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    May 3, 2013

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 25, 2014

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 24, 2015

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 26, 2016

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 28, 2017

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 17, 2018

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 16, 2019

    3-hour presentation, “Physical Therapy Management of TMD”, to the Emory University Physical Therapy Doctoral Program. Emory University, Atlanta Georgia

     

    1. Physical Therapy Universities

    March 21-23 1980

    Three-day workshop on the topic “The Role of Physical Therapy in Dentistry in Managing the TMJ Patient”, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

     

    March 27-29 1981

    Three-day workshop on the topic “The Role of Physical Therapy in Dentistry in Managing the TMJ Patient”, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

    July 29-30 1983

    Guest Speaker for one day on “Neuromusculoskeletal Assessment for Physical Therapy Officers”. Academy of Health Sciences; Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

     

    September 15, 1984

    Three-hour presentation on “The TMJ Dilemma: An Overview of Posture” Part of a two-day

    multi-disciplinary symposium of “The Head and Neck Challenge”. Marquette University’s program in Physical Therapy and School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

     

    August 23, 24, 25, 1991

    Three-day course on “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. University of Tennessee, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Memphis Tennessee.

     

    April 24, 25, 26, 1992

    Three-day course (20 hours) on “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

     

    March 6-7, 1993

    Two-day course on “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders”. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

     

    1. American Physical Therapy Association State Chapters/Sections

    November 1978

    Two-day seminar on “The Physiological and Neurophysiological Effects of Mobilization”. El Paso Texas

    District Chapter, El Paso, Texas.

     

    November 1979

    Two-hour presentation on the “Concepts of Mobilization”. Vermont Educational Committee

    of the American Physical Therapy Association, Fairlee, Vermont.

     

    February 11-17, 1982

    One half hour lecture each on “Head Posturing Influencing the Position of the Mandible” and “Tongue

    Positioning Influencing Upper 1/4 Balancing”, Mid-Winter Orthopedic Section, San Diego, California.

     

    March 26-28,1982

    Three-day seminar on “Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ to Physical Therapist and Dentist”.

    Houston Physical Therapy Association; Houston, Texas.

     

    November 6-7, 1982

    Two-day seminar on “Upper Quadrant Evaluation and Treatment”. Southeast District Chapter

    of the Missouri Physical Therapy Association; Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

     

    February 13 1983

    Three-hour presentation on “Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint”. Combined Sections Meeting Program of the American Physical Therapy Association Nashville, Tennessee.

     

    March 17, 1984

    Three-hour presentation on “An Overview of the Rationale for Postural and Cervical Spine Mobility

    and Positioning”. New Jersey Annual Physical Therapy Convention, Hightstown, New Jersey.

     

    April 28-29 1984

    Ten-hour presentation on “TMJ Dysfunction”. Kansas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Kansas City, Kansas.

     

    September 7-9, 1984

    Twenty-hour presentation on “Physical Therapy in Dentistry”. North Dakota State Chapter Meeting, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

     

    October 27, 1984

    Eight-hour presentation on “Cervical Spine Influencing Mandibular Mobility and Positioning”. Kansas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Wichita, Kansas.

     

    October 28-29, 1984

    Two-day lab session on “Cervical Spine Examination and Treatment”. Kansas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Wichita, Kansas.

     

    July 27-28, 1985

    Two-day course on “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Minnesota Chapter American

    Physical Therapy Association and Family Physical Therapy Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota

    September 20-21, 1986

    Two-day course on “The Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ”. Hawaiian Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association.

     

    September 24 – 25, 1988

    Two-day course on “Temporomandibular Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”.

    Nebraska Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Kearney, Nebraska

     

    November 8, 1989

    One-day presentation with Jules Hesse, PT and Mariana Rocabado, PT on “Management of the Cervical Spine and the Temporomandibular Joint”. Annual Conference of the Private Practice of the American Physical Therapy Association, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    June 9-10, 1990

    Two-day course (14 hours) on “The Cervical Spine; Evaluation and Treatment”. Nebraska Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Kearney, Nebraska.

     

    July 25, 1981

    One day presentation on “The Role of Head and Neck Posture in Treatment of the TMJ”, Physical Therapy Associates of Knoxville, Tennessee; Knoxville, TN.

     

    July 16-18, 1994

    Three-day course on “Evaluation and management of Temporomandibular and Cervical Spine

    Disorders. Sponsored by the Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association,

    Honolulu, Hawaii

     

    October 9, 1998

    One Day Presentation on “Overview of the Evaluation and Management of TMD”. Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, Appleton, Wisconsin

     

    October 1998

    One Day Presentation on “Overview of the Evaluation and Management of TMD”. Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 15, 1999

    One Day Presentation on “Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine”. Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, Appleton, Wisconsin

     

    May 17, 2014

    Lectured 3 one-hour presentations on; The Triangles of Treatment of the Masticatory System. Annual Orthopedic Section Meeting. St Louis, Missouri.

     

    September 12 & 13, 2015

    2-day course on “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Maryland Physical Therapy Association, Glen Burnie, Maryland

     

    1. Physical therapy private practices, study clubs, hospitals, conferences and symposiums

    1977 to 1987

    Clinical Instructor and Examiner for the Institute of Graduate Health Sciences, Atlanta,

    Georgia. Courses taught;

     

    1977-1981

    S-I course; 9-day course, “Introduction to Spinal and Extremity Evaluation and

    Manipulation”.

     

    1980-1987

    S-III course; 4-day course “Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of the

    Craniofacial, Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spines”. Course was shared with Stan Paris, each taught 2 days of the 4 day course.

     

    Total days / hours teaching S-I and S-III from 1977 – 1987: 270 days / 2,160 hours.

     

    September 18-20, 1981

    2-day course, “Diagnosis and Management of Craniocervical-Mandibular Function”. Sponsored by, Walnut Hills Physical Therapy Clinic, Columbus, Ohio.

     

    January 30, 1982

    One day presentation, “Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ to the Physical Therapists and Dentist.” Sponsored by a Private Practice Group, Washington, D.C.

     

    April 2-3, 1982

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of TMJ”. Sponsored by the Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center; Tallahassee, Florida.

     

    June 5-6, 1982

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ”. Sponsored by a private practice group, Dallas, Texas

     

    June 26-27, 1982

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the TMJ”. Sponsored by the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami; Miami, Florida.

     

    September 24-26, 1982

    Three-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Upper Quarter”. Sponsored by the Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center; Tallahassee, Florida

     

    December 4-5, 1982

    Two-day seminar, “Cervical Spine Influencing Mandibular Position and Mobility”. Sponsored by a private practice group in Great Falls, Montana

     

    1983

    5 courses – April, May, June, September, and November

    Two- and one-half-day course, ” Physical Therapy in Dentistry- Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 19-20 1983

    Four-hour presentation, “TMJ Structure and Function” and “Cervical Spine Influencing Mandibular Mobility and Positioning”. Abbey Medical Rehab, Los Angeles, California.

     

    March 8, 1983

    One hour and forty-five-minute presentation, “Cervical Spine Influencing Mandibular Mobility

    and Positioning”. Dogwood Conference; Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 25-27, 1983

    Three-day course, “Physical Therapy, Dentistry, and the TMJ Patient”. Sponsored by Clayton Physical Therapy Clinic, St. Louis, Missouri.

     

    October 15-16 1983

    2- day workshop, “Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction (special emphasis on TMJ)”. Sponsored by Middletown Hospital; Middletown, Ohio.

     

    1984

    6 courses – March, May, June, September, October, and November

    Two- and one-half day courses,” Physical Therapy in Dentistry- Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 10-12, 1984

    One-hour presentation to physical therapists and dentists on the evaluation and treatment of craniomandibular-cervical dysfunction. Presented with Dr. Samuel Razook DDS. Sponsored by Joe Luckman, Lake Inez, Montana.

     

    August 3-5, 1984

    3-day workshop, “The Craniomandibular Cervical Relationship”. Sponsored by Lakeland Physical Therapy Clinic, Lakeland Florida.

     

    1985

    8 courses – March, April (2 courses), May, June (2 courses), October, and November

    Two- and one-half day course, “Physical Therapy in Dentistry- Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    February 12, 1985

    Two-day presentation, “Physical Therapy- TMJ, Cervical Spine and Craniomandibular Relationships”. Sponsored by Dykstra, Libby, Anthrop, Compton and Associates. P.C.; Holland Michigan.

     

    March 1-3, 1985

    Three-day workshop, “Physical Therapy TMJ, Cervical Spine and Craniomandibular Relationships”. Sponsored by, Denver Orthopedic Study Group; Denver, Colorado.

     

    1986

    4 courses – June, August, October, and November

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta Georgia.

     

    January 3-4, 1986

    Two-day course, “Cervical Spine Evaluation and Treatment”. Sponsored by Dykstra, Libby, Anthrop, Compton and Associates, P.C., Holland, Michigan.

     

    June 27-29, 1986

    Three-day course, “Craniomandibular-Cervical Spine Relationships, Physical Therapy and Dental Management”. Sponsored by a private practice group in Great Falls, Montana.

     

    July 25-27, 1986

    Three-day course, “Craniomandibular-Cervical Spine Relationships, Physical Therapy and Dental Management”. Sponsored by St. Agnes Hospital; White Plains, New York.

     

    September 6-7 1986

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Head, Neck and TMJ Therapy Center, Denver, Colorado.

     

    1987

    6 courses – February, March, April, September (2 courses), and October

    Two- and one-half day course, “Physical Therapy in Dentistry- Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    1987

    3 courses; September, October, and November

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Clinical

    Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta Georgia.

     

    1988

    6 courses; May, June, September, October (2 courses), and November

    Two- and one-half day course, “Physical Therapy in Dentistry-Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    1988

    4 courses – February (2 courses), March, and June

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Clinical Education Associates, Inc., Atlanta Georgia.

     

    January 23,24, 1988

    Two-day course, “Cervical Spine Evaluation and Treatment”. Sponsored by St. Agnes Hospital, White Plains, New York.

     

    March 4,5 1988

    Three-day course, “Cervical Spine Evaluation and Treatment”. Sponsored by a private Practice group, Great Falls, Montana.

     

    March 23, 24, 25 1988

    Three-day course, “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by Meetings Planners, Inc., Hilton Head, South Carolina.

     

    1989

    7 courses; February, April (2 courses), June, August, and September (2 courses)

    Two- and one-half day course, “Physical Therapy in Dentistry- Craniomandibular and Cervical Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Dogwood Seminars, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    1989

    3 courses; March, October, and November

    Two-day courses, “Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Dogwood Seminars, Inc., Atlanta Georgia.

     

    April 9, 1989

    One hour fifteen-minute presentation, “Overview of Evaluation and Management Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction”, sponsored by Dogwood Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    July 15-16, 1989

    Two-day course, “The Cervical Spine; Evaluation and Treatment”. Sponsored by Orthopedics, Education & Practice, White Plains, New York.

     

    April 1, 1990

    75-minute talk, “Overview of Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction”. Sponsored by, Dogwood Conference, Atlanta Georgia.

     

    1991

    2 courses; May (Chicago, Illinois), December (Atlanta, Georgia)

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Dogwood Seminars, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    1991

    2 courses; July (San Antonio, Texas) & November (Dearborn, Michigan)

    Three-day course, “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by Dogwood Seminars, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    1991

    3 courses; February (New York), September (Boston), & November (New York)

    Two-day course, “The Cervical Spine; Evaluation and Treatment”. Sponsored by Orthopedic Seminars, New York, New York.

     

    February 23-24, 1991

    Two-day course (14 hours) on the “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Dysfunction”. Sponsored by the Associated Rehabilitation Services, Inc., Michigan City, Indiana.

     

    October 4, 5, 6, 1991

    Three-day course, “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by Nevada Educational Advancement Seminars, Las Vegas, Nevada

     

    March 21, 22, 23, 1992

    Three-day course, “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by East Coast Continuing Education Center, Union New Jersey

     

    April 3, 1992

    90-minute talk, “Rehabilitation of the Head & Neck with Emphasis on the TMJ”.14th Annual Dogwood Conference, 1992, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    April 10, 11, 12, 1992

    Three-day course, “Temporomandibular Joint Management with Cervical Spine Considerations”. Sponsored by Sun Valley Spine Institute, Sun Valley, Idaho

     

    1993

    9 courses; April (Detroit), March (Miami), April (Tulsa), May (Cleveland), June (San

    Diego), July (San Francisco), August (Washington), October (Seattle), November (Denver).

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of TMD” followed by a 2- day course, “Cervical Spine Disorders” Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee.

     

    January 14, 15, 16, 17, 1993

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders” and a two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders”. Sponsored by East Coast Continuing Education Center, Union, New Jersey

     

    April 24-25, 1993

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders”. Sponsored by Sun Valley Spine Institute, Sun Valley, Idaho

     

    1994

    12 courses; January (Milwaukee), February (Reno & Boston), March (Phoenix), April (Chicago), May (Portland).

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of TMD” followed by a 2-day course on the “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    January 7, 1995

    1-hour presentation, “TMJ / Cervical Spine Overview” presented at the Physiotherapy University, Lake Tahoe, Nevada

     

    January 21-22, 1995

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by Northwest Houston Physical Therapy Group, The Woodlands, Texas

     

    February 11-12, 1995

    Two-day course, on “Evaluation and Management of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Fortanasce & Associates, Arcadia, California

     

    March 11-12, 1995

    Two-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders” Sponsored by, Associated Rehabilitation Services Incorporated, Valparaiso, Indiana

     

    1996

    9 courses; March 8-10 (Seattle, Washington), April 26-28 (San Francisco), May 17- 19 (Columbus

    Ohio),June 21-23 (Coral Gables), August 16-18 (Dallas), Sept 13-15 (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), October 4-6

    (Long Beach, Calf), November 1-3 (Raleigh, NC), November 15-17 (Washington, DC) 1996

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    February 23-25, 1996

    A 3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms” Sponsored by, Physical Therapy Resources, Inc., Dallas Texas

     

    May 31 – June2, 1996

    A 3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms” Sponsored by, William Beaumont Hospital, Troy Michigan

     

    December 10-11, 1996

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of TMD. Sponsored by The Institute of Physical Therapy, Vail, Colorado

     

    1997

    5 courses; March 14-16 (Seattle, Washington), April 25-27 (Minneapolis, MN), May 16-18 (Memphis TN),

    October 10-12 (St Louis MO), November 7-9 (Denver CO)

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    1998

    4 courses; March 5-7 (Byron, Ohio), April 30, May 1-2 (Harper California) June 12-14 (Durham NC) & November 20-22 (New Orleans)

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    June 1998

    One Day Presentation, Overview of the Evaluation and Management of TMD. Sponsored by Health South, Denver.

     

    August 14-15, 1998

    Two Day course, “The Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Mid-West Rehab Center, Springfield, Missouri

     

    March 25, 1999

    One-hour presentation, “TMD concepts”. Sponsored by 7th annual Preventative and Sports Medicine Symposium, Detroit, Michigan

    2000

    3 courses; March 3-5 (Chicago, Ill), April 28-30 (Pittsburgh, Penn) & June 23-25 (San Pedro, Calf)

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    December 2 & 3, 2000

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates Atlanta, Georgia

     

    February 24 & 25, 2001

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Norfolk, Virginia

     

    September 21, 2001

    One- and one-half day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    October 5, 6 & 7, 2001

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates. Miami, Florida

     

    October 20 & 21, 2001

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by the Heartland Hospital Jacksonville, Florida

     

    January 18 & 19, 2002

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms” Sponsored by Eagles Physical Therapy, Pittsburgh, PA

     

    March 16 & 17, 2002

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms” Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Pittsburgh, PA

     

    June 21, 22, & 23, 2002

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates Miami, Florida

     

    October 25, 26 2002

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Neck Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Los Angeles, California

     

    2003

    2 courses; September 19 & 20, Columbia SC and October 17 & 18, 2003, Atlanta, Georgia

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of TMD” Sponsored by Motivation Inc

     

    2003

    2 courses, October 3, 4, & 5, Seattle, Washington and November 14, 15 & 16, Tampa, Florida

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Jaw Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Memphis Tennessee

     

    February 7, 8, 9, 2003

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Jaw Symptoms”. Sponsored by Joyce Ziomeck, Joliet, Illinois

     

    March 15 & 16, 2003

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of the Cervical Spine” Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Chicago Illinois

     

    2004

    2 courses, February 6 & 7, Norfolk Virginia and April, 23-24, San Diego, California

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation for TMD” Sponsored by Motivations Inc,

     

    February 20, 21 2004

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Jaw Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Tampa, Florida

     

    September 17-19, 2004

    3-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Headache, Facial and Jaw Symptoms”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Lansing, Michigan

     

    October 23, 24, 2004

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Management of Cervical Spine Dysfunction”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Baltimore, Maryland

     

    2005

    3 courses, February 5-6, San Antonio, Texas, May 20-21, Tallahassee, Florida, and August 5-6, Hilton

    Head, SC

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD” Sponsored by Motivations Inc,

     

    August 20-21, 2005

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Baltimore, Maryland

     

    Sept 24-25, 2005

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Baltimore, Maryland

     

    October 8-9, 2005

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    November 11-12, 2005

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders”. Sponsored by Motivations Inc, San Diego, CA

     

    Feb 11-12, 2006

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Newport News, Virginia

     

    May, 20-21, 2006

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by Physiotherapy Associates, Newark, Delaware

     

    June, 3-4, 2006

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by 360 Physical Therapy, Phoenix, Arizona

     

    September 16-17, 2006

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Harrisburg, PA

     

    September 30 – Oct 1, 2006

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Golden Gate Physical Therapy, Tampa, Florida

     

    June 22 – 24, 2007

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Colleen Physical Therapy, Warwick, Rhode Island

     

    September 8-9, 2007

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Ltd, Indianapolis, Indiana

    September 15-17, 2007

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, AthletiCo, Ltd, Chicago Illinois

    January 25-26, 2008

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Canby Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Canby, Oregon

    February 9-10, 2008

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Denver, Colorado

     

    September 18-19, 2009

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Advanced Rehabilitation Services, Kalispell, Montana

     

    October 9-10, 2009

    2-day course, ”Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment for TMD”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    March 20/21, 2010

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Whitemarsh Maryland

     

    July 24 – 25, 2010

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Baptist Hospital, Miami Florida

     

    September 11-12, 2010

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Scott Physical Therapy, LLC Lafayette, LA

     

    September 25 – 26, 2010

    2-day course, “Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine”. Sponsored by, Advanced Rehabilitation Services, Kalispell, Montana

     

    November 6 & 7, 2010

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Tempe, Arizona

     

    November 20 & 21, 2010

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Dallas, Texas

     

    March 27 & 28, 2011

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Keith Physical Therapy, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

     

    September 17 & 18, 2011

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Advanced Care Physical Therapy, Niagara Falls, NY

     

    October 8 & 9, 2011

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Highline Physical Therapy, Seattle, Washington

     

    March 3 & 4, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” Sponsored by, Tidewater Physical Therapy, Norfolk Virginia

     

    March 31 & April1, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Peachtree City, Georgia

     

    April 21 & 22, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Oneida Healthcare, Oneida, New York

     

    August 3 & 4, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

     

    September 22 & 23, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Reliant Medical Group Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts.

     

    October 6 & 7, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

     

    November 10 & 11, 2012

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Tidewater Physical Therapy, El Cerrito, California

     

    January 26 & 27, 2013

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Freedom Physical Therapy Services, Fox Point, Wisconsin

     

    March 2 & 3, 2013

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Physiotherapy Associates, Newport Beach, California

     

    April, 13 & 14, 2013

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Horizon Physical Therapy LLC, Atlanta Georgia

     

    April 25, 2013

    2-hour Introduction to the “Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of the Inter-Relationship of Cervical Spine, Cranium, TMJ and Masticatory Musculature from the perspective of Certified Cervical & Temporomandibular Therapist”. Physical Therapy Board of Cervical and Craniofacial and Therapeutics. Orlando, Florida

     

    February 1 & 2 2014

    Three lectures sponsored Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical Therapeutics

    for preparation to take the certification exam to become a Certified Cervical Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT), Orlando, Florida

    • Oral appliances – One hour
    • Compressive Treatment for Disc Displacements – One hour
    • Diagnostic Guidelines for TMD – One hour

     

    April, 5 & 6, 2014

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Horizon Physical Therapy LLC, Atlanta Georgia

     

    August 23 & 24, 2014

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Norman Regional Health System, Norman Oklahoma

     

    November 1 & 2, 2014

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Washington Physical Therapy, Pasco Washington

     

    April 11 & 12, 2015

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Horizon Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 24 & 25, 2015

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by, Joyce Clark Physiotherapy at Full Circle, Calgary, Canada

     

    April 9 & 10, 2016

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Horizon Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    May 14 & 15, 2016

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

     

    September 17 & 18, 2016

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by TuDor Physical Therapy, Youngstown, Ohio

     

    December 3 & 4, 2016

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Spinal Dynamics of Wisconsin, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

     

    April 1 & 2, 2017

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Horizon Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    September 16 & 17, 2017

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Lifemark, Village Square, Calgary, Canada.

     

    November 11 & 12, 2017

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Swedish Covenant Physical Therapy- Outpatient Department, Chicago, Illinois

     

    February 24 & 25, 2018

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Wind City Physical Therapy, Casper, Wyoming.

     

    April 7 & 8, 2018

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Horizon Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    November 3 & 4, 2018

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Sports & More Physical Therapy, Raleigh, North Carolina

     

    March 9 & 10, 2019

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Lifemark, Village Square, Calgary, Canada.

     

    April 9 & 10, 2019

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by Horizon Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Georgia

     

    October 19 & 20, 2019

    2-day course, “Evaluation and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders”. Sponsored by St Francis Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee

  1. Lectures for International Physical Therapy and Dental Conferences:
  2. December 12-13, 1986

    Two-hour presentation each day followed by a panel discussion with the following participants; Dr. Clyde Wilkes of Minnesota, Dr. Rudolph Slavicek of Austria, and Dr. John Nasedkin of Canada. Sponsored by the Dutch Society of Gnathology; Fifth Annual Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

    September 12,13, 1988

    One-hour presentation; 1st World Conference of the International College for Craniofacial and Vertebral Therapeutics, held at the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

    November 10, 1989

    One-hour presentation; Cervical Spine and Craniomandibular Relationships, presented at the 2nd World Conference of the International College for Craniofacial and Vertebral Therapeutics. Westin Lenox, Atlanta, Georgia.

     

    April 19, 1991

    One-hour presentation on “An Overview of the Evaluation & Management of Cervical Dysfunction”.

    Presented at the 3rd World Conference of the International College for Craniofacial and Vertebral

    Therapeutics, April 19,20 & 21, 1991, Scottsdale, Arizona.

    June 1-5,1992

    15-minute talk on “Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders” and 15-minute talk on “Cervical Spine and Mandibular Relationships”, presented at the Fifth International Congress, International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapists, Vail, Colorado

  1. Abstract Presentations at National/International, Regional, and Institutional Conferences:
    1. National and International:

     

    Friday, June 10, 2011, 12:00 pm — 1:45 pm

    American Physical Therapy Association Poster Presentation Control ID: 983903

    Steve Kraus and Leslie Taylor *

    Title: Comparing the demographic profile and self-reported lifestyle and

    medical histories of female patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disorders

    to those diagnosed with other musculoskeletal disorders

     

    February 2015

    American Equilibration Society Poster Presentation

    Steve Kraus and Janey Prodoehl

    Title: Disc Displacement without Reduction with Limited Opening: A Clinical Diagnostic Accuracy

    Study

  1. Research Focus:
  2. Physical therapy treatment outcomes for patients diagnosed with temporomandibular diagnostic subsets and associated cervical spine disorders

  1. Publications
    • Articles in Refereed Journals

     

    Ayub E, Glasheen-Wray M, Kraus SL. Head Posture: A Case Study on the effects on the rest

    position of the mandible. Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Journal. 1984; 5(4):179-183.

     

    Darling DW, Kraus SL and Glasheen-Wray M. Relationship of head posture and the rest position

    of the mandible. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 1984; 52(1): 111-115.

     

    Goldstein DF, Kraus SL, William WB and Glasheen-Wray M. Influence of cervical posture on

    mandibular movement. The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 1984; 52(3): 421-426.

     

    Root CR, Kraus SL, Razook SJ and Samson GS. Effect of an intraoral splint on head and neck posture.

    The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 1987; 58(1): 90-95.

     

    Milidonis MK, Widmer CG, Segal RL, Kraus SL. Surface intraoral genioglossus EMG recording technique

    for kinesiologic studies. Am J Orthod Dentofc. Orthop. 1988; 94:240-244.

     

    Greenfield B, Kraus SL, Lawrence E. The influence of cephalostatic ear rods on the position of the

    head and neck during postural recordings. Am J Orthod Dentofc. Orthop. 1989; 95:312-318.

    Milidonis MK, Kraus SL, Segal RL, Widmer CG. Genioglossi muscle activity in response to changes

    in anterior/neutral head posture. Am J Orthod Dentofc. Orthop. 1993; 103:39-44.

     

    Kraus SL. Characteristics of 511 patients with temporomandibular disorders referred to physical therapy.

    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radio. 2014; 118:432-439.

    Kraus SL, Prodoehl J. Disc Displacement without Reduction with Limited Opening: A Clinical Diagnostic

    Accuracy Study. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. Vol 33, Issue 3, 2017

     

    Kraus SL & Prodoehl J. Outcomes and patient satisfaction following individualized physical therapy treatments for patients diagnosed with temporomandibular disc displacement without reduction with limited opening: A cross-sectional study. The Journal of Craniomandibular & sleep Practice. Published on line Oct 4, 2017. To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2017.1379260

     

    Prodoehl J, Kraus S, Klasser GD, Hall KD. Temporomandibular Disorder Content in the Curricula of

    Physical Therapist Professional Programs in the United States. The Journal of Craniomandibular &

    Sleep Practice. 2019 Jan 4:1-13

     

    Prodoehl P, Kraus SL and Stein AB. Predicting the Number of Physical Therapy Visits and Patient Satisfaction in Individuals with Temporomandibular Disorder: A Cohort Study. J Oral Rehab. Expected publication early 2022

     

    • Book Chapters:

     

    Kraus SL. Temporomandibular Joint. In: Payton O.D; Manual of Physical Therapy. Churchill Livingstone Inc., New York, NY. 1989; Chapter 17: 415-424.

     

    Kraus SL. Influences of the cervical spine on the stomatognathic system. In: Donatelli R, Wooden MJ ed.

    Orthopedic Physical Therapy. Churchill Livingstone, New York. 1989; Chapter 4:59-70.

     

    Kraus, SL. Physical Therapy Management of TMD. In: Kraus S ed. Temporomandibular Disorders.

    Churchill Livingston Inc. New York, 2nd Edition. 1994; Chapter 7:161-215.

    Kraus, SL. Cervical Spine Influences on the Management of TMD. In: Kraus S, ed.

    Temporomandibular Disorders. Churchill Livingston Inc. New York, 2nd Edition. 1994; Chapter 11:325-412.

    Kraus SL. Physical Therapy Management of Temporomandibular Disorders. In: Fonseca R,

    Bays RA & Quinn PD Vol ed. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; Temporomandibular Disorders.

    WB Saunders Company. 2000; Chapter 10:161-193.

     

    Kraus SL. Temporomandibular Disorders. In: Duane Saunders ed. Evaluation, Treatment and Prevention

    of Musculoskeletal Disorders, 4th Edition. 2004; Chapter 8: 173-210.

     

    Hesse JR, Kraus SL, Mannheimer J. Cervicogenic Mechanisms of orofacial pain and headaches.

    In: De Leeuw R ed. Orofacial Pain Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management.

    Quintessence Publishing Co, Inc. 4th Edition. 2008; 205-225.

    Kraus SL. Temporomandibular disorders, head and orofacial pain: cervical spine considerations.

    In Dent Clin N AM 2007;51:161-193.

     

    Kraus S. Failure to make the correct diagnosis: Part II – A physical therapist’s Perspective. In. Complications of Temporomandibular Joint Surgery. Editor Gary Bouloux. Springer International Publishing, May 2017.

     

    Kraus S, Bender S, and Prodoehl J. Part IV: Management Principles, Chapter 8 Muscles.

    In. Temporomandibular Disorders – A Translational Approach From Basic Science to Clinical Applicability.

    Editors : Henry A. Gremillion and Gary D. Klasser. Springer International Publishing : 2018, Chapter 8 p 141-171.

     

    Physical Therapy Management of TMD with Cervical Spine Considerations. Published by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Guidelines for Oral Surgeons Expected publication mid 2022.

     

    • Book Editor

     

    Kraus SL, ed. Temporomandibular Disorders. Churchill Livingston Inc. New York, 1st ed 1988

     

    Kraus SL, ed. Temporomandibular Disorders. Churchill Livingston Inc. New York, 2nd ed. 1994

     

    • Other Publications

     

    Chase DC, Dolwick MF, Hendler BH, Kraus SL. “Doctor, my jaw hurts”. Patient Care;

    The Practical Journal for Primary Care Physicians. 1983; 17(21): 108-136.

     

    Chase DC, Dolwick MF, Hendler BH, Kraus SL. Commonsense management for TMJ troubles.

    Patient Care; The Practical Journal for Primary Care Physicians. 1984; 18(1):129-164.

     

    Chase DC, Hendler BH, Kraus SL. Spelling Relief for TMJ Troubles. Patient Care;

    The Practical Journal for Primary Care Physicians. 1988; 22(12):158-188.