Course description
The CRAFTA-1 Foundations course focuses on the assessment and management of the craniomandibular-facial region and its functional relations. Students will learn about pain mechanisms of the relevant craniomandibular structures, the function of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the neurophysiological, biomechanical, and functional relationships with the cervical spine. Primary topics include the subjective and physical examination and various treatment techniques of the TMJ. The course includes an up-to-date review of the current neurobiological and anatomical knowledge of the function of the TMJ. In addition, theoretical presentation will include pertinent aspects of dentistry such as brace/splint therapy and an introduction to various clinical syndromes, such as bruxism, bracing, (cervical) headaches, neuralgias, and the otomandibular syndrome. The course includes theoretical and practical sessions.
The CRAFTA-2 Foundations course is a continuation of the CRAFTA-1 and Online Module courses. During the CRAFTA-2 Foundations course, students will expand their knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients with craniofacial pain and dysfunction. Much attention will be paid to pain mechanisms, neuroanatomy, neurodynamics, and the examination and treatment of the cranial nervous system. In addition, the course will highlight specific assessment and management strategies of the neuro- and viscerocranium, and review neuropathic and neurogenic pain, specific testing, clinical pattern recognition, and pathologies of all cranial nerves. A mechano-sensitivity classification model will be included with specific cranial nerve tests. When possible, this course features a patient demonstration where the information gained from the course may be applied in a pratical manner.
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MARISA HOFFMANN
Marisa Hoffmann, MSc, BoH, PT, MT (OMT) received her Physical Therapy degree in 2005 from the University of Applied Science Fresenius, Idstein, Germany in cooperation with the Hogeschool Utrecht, the Netherlands. As part of her undergraduate degree she completed an internship at the Capitol Spine and Pain Centers in Shirlington, VA in the US. During a one-year residency in the United Kingdom, Marisa enrolled in a postgraduate studies program at the University of Southampton where she earned her Master of Science in Health and Rehabilitation degree in 2007. She gained insight into the U.K. National Health System through a position as Research Assistant at The Stroke Association Rehabilitation Research Centre, Southampton. Since 2006 she has held multiple positions as a physical therapist in Germany. The focus of her work is in the field of musculoskeletal therapy, postsurgical treatment and mainly craniofacial therapy. Since 2013 Marisa holds a certificate as an Orthopaedic. Manual Therapist after the Maitland approach (IFOMPT standards). She was awarded her CRAFTA degree in 2010. Since 2015 Marisa is an instructor for the CRAFTA program. In 2012 Marisa opened her own private clinic face pain. Furthermore, she lectures at the Catholic University of Applied Science, Mainz, Germany.
DAAN BREDEWOUT
Daan Bredewout (NL) graduated from the Hogeschool van Amsterdam in 2007 as an Exercise Therapist and in 2008 as a Physiotherapist. In 2011, he started studying Manual Therapy (OMPT) (Maitland, IMTA®). During this training, Daan discovered his interest to specialize in the Orofacial field and decided to follow the CRAFTA® training in 2014. After obtaining his certification, he subsequently started as a CRAFTA® teacher in training in 2016. Since 2017, he started his own clinic, focusing entirely on the neck, head and jaw area. In 2021-2022, Daan was active within a dental centre where he supported dentists and orthodontists with diagnostics and treatment. This is still an important part of his expertise. Since 2022, he has been a CRAFTA® teacher. Daan is active, in addition to the Netherlands and Germany, in the Czech Republic, Canada, Turkey, France, and Italy.
