Craniofacial Pain

"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

• 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