Re: Re: Is Chiropractic in MI attempting to change their Practice Act to include TMJ Rx?

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Chiros manipulating TMJ is considered dangerous and harmful to the patient in my

opinion. There are 13 muscles attaching between C1 and TMJ region. I have been

treating TMJ since last 15 years and soft tissue mobilization is the safest and

least painful. In exterme cases of locked jaws and such would you do mild

mobilzation of the actual TMJ. This area of the anatomy is very sensitive and

requires caution in any quick thrusts. I would not want a chiro or anybody

manipulating my TMJ!  

Hiten Dave' PT

Re: Is Chiropractic in MI attempting to change their

Practice Act to include TMJ Rx?

I can see their clinical point.... sorry.

In GA, there are/were chiros in Atlanta who treated TMJ along with

massage therapists in their office.

It makes sense for them to manipulate C0-3 to facilitate the bony

support for the soft tissue sling apparatus of the TMJ. The question

is, will they farm out the soft tissue treatment to qualified

clinicians and will they attempt to mobilize the TMJ itself? I know

that all they do is their version of manipulation, but I have to say

it is not common that I find a chiro that will actually take the time

to REALLY assess a patient let alone perform a specific, appropriate

treatment.

I believe MI should reconsider allowing this change.

Lane Blondheim, PT, MT

Active Health and Rehab

Montgomery, AL

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> Hello Group,

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> I recently heard and TV interview with a Chiropractor and a Dentist

and

> it was mentioned by the Chiropractor that they expect their

practice

> act to change to allow them to diagnose and treat TMJ with

> manipulations.

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> Is anyone on the list aware of this legislation pending?

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> What is everyone's thought on this concept?

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> Thanks for your consideration,

> Don, PT

> Michigan

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> PS: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

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