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Is a physician order required before an occupational therapist can utilize myofacial release for the treatment of TMJ?

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Is a physician order required before an occupational therapist can utilize myofacial release for the treatment of TMJ?

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TMJ is a specific, medically diagnosed condition and is appropriately treated with myofacial release. Referrals for treatment may be made by physicians and chiropractors to occupational therapists, but self referrals would not be appropriate. See ss. OT 4.03 (2) (a) and (b), Wis. Admin. Code.

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