The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is your jaw, comprising your mandible (jaw bone) and temporal bone (bone in your skull). The TMJ can sometimes become sore and uncomfortable, limiting your ability to take bites of food, speak or sleep without clenching your teeth. Many suffers seek help from dentists or doctors but our team of Cairns physiotherapists are trained in the management of Cairns TMJ dysfunction and TMJ-related issues.
TMJ dysfunction can present in a myriad of ways, from jaw pain on one or both sides, to clicking when opening or closing your mouth and teeth grinding at night. These symptoms can arise from weakness in the muscles around the jaw, instability in the ligaments, stress, or neck dysfunction. People with chronic inflammatory arthritis, jaw trauma or poorly positioned teeth are also at increased risk and can benefit from our Cairns TMJ and jaw pain treatment.
Whatever the cause, our Cairns TMJ and jaw pain treatment physiotherapists will assess and provide you with holistic, patient-centred care to suit your needs. Even for those with long-standing and severe symptoms, our Cairns TMJ and jaw pain treatment plans include a range of non-invasive, conservative physiotherapy treatments that deliver results within 3 to 6 weeks for most people.
Francesco believes in an evidence-based approach and values building a trusting and collaborative relationship with his patients, providing support throughout their recovery and disease management journey. Francesco speaks English and Italian.
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Alyza is one of our trained Concussion Management Practitioners and provides Physiotherapy services to local sporting teams, including the Wanderers Rugby Union. She is also our Running and Strength / Movement Assessment Physiotherapist.
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Please note Clara is currently on Maternity Leave. Clara is a passionate physiotherapist who is always learning and encourages our team to do the same, in her role as Lead Physiotherapist for the Wellness Embodied ‘Dizzy Clinic’. She is one of our Concussion Management Physiotherapists and our main Vestibular Physiotherapist, using the Vesticam goggles and evidence based techniques to assist those suffering with vertigo, balance issues and persistant dizziness. Clara speaks English, Spanish and basic Auslan.
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Cara has a Bachelor of Health Science and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and has completed further studies in vertigo, headaches and clinical pilates with the Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI) and Dry Needling with Manual Medicine Australia. Cara focuses on locating the structural and biomechanical causes of injuries and addressing them using a range of different techniques.
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Maigi is passionate about helping people and enjoys working as a physiotherapist. She has a special interest in vestibular rehabilitation and has undertaken extensive training in this area, and uses Vesticam infrared video goggles during sessions. Maigi is also one of our Concussions trained clinicians and assists people who have sustained a concussion with their recovery.
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Phoebe is passionate about providing patient-centred and holistic care to individuals of all ages and is enthusiastic to help clients achieve their health and movement goals.
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