THE ORAPLACE CONTRACTURE TOOL LAUNCH
Posted by Sarah Schuman on 5/15/2023 to
General Medical and Dental Information
We are proud to announce the launch of the OraPlace Contracture Tools. The OraPlace tools allow for preventative therapy to be applied shortly
after a burn in acute care, providing a safe way to maintain facial
motion as part of the healing process. The OraPlace tools also treat
existing burn contractures with multidimensional stretching to specific
areas as needed. They provide facial reanimation, low load prolonged
stretching (LLPS), and improved lip closure.
What is Microstomia
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 3/9/2023 to
General Medical and Dental Information
A Brief Guide on Microstomia Micro + Stomia = Small + Mouth Opening
Fighting Trismus with a Better Fit! OraStretch Press Sizes
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 9/19/2022 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
The OraStretch press is available in 5 versions to better fit your patients' needs!
Dysphagia and the Tongue
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/10/2021 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Trismus in HNC Patients - 2020 Update
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 11/18/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
80-90% of patients with radiation to the pterygoid and/or masseter muscles will develop trismus. Learn how to diagnose and treat including therapy with the OraStretch press jaw motion rehab system.
Tongueometer Bluetooth Device Now Available!
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 9/16/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
BIG NEWS! Tongueometer Bluetooth device now available for iOS and Android devices. Increase tongue strength and endurance with an easy to use, affordable device.
Support Organizations for Head & Neck Cancer & Craniofacial Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 9/9/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
A review of a few of the wonderful nonprofit organizations within the HNC, dysphagia and craniofacial communities to support patients as they face these challenges.
myFace "Races for Faces" Virtual Walk
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 7/30/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
CranioRehab is proud to be a sponsor of the myFace RACES FOR FACES virtual walk. This important fundraising event helps raise awareness for children and adults with facial differences. This year's walk, on September 26, 2020, has gone virtual- so anyone, anywhere, can join in! https://p2p.onecause.com/racesforfaces/team/craniorehab
NEW PRODUCT ALERT! DynaClose® Strips for Skin Closure & DynaStretch® Strips for Skin Expansion
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 7/22/2020 to
General Medical and Dental Information
DynaClose strips are designed to close skin defects up to 5cm in width. The strips are clear elastomeric anchored by an adhesive fabric tape on either side. They provide an easy and non-invasive method to close retracted or dehisced wounds.
DynaStretch strips are designed to provide external pre-surgical skin expansion over an area of planned excision up to 5cm wide. New surplus skin may be consistent with the surrounding tissue and can be used to span a tissue defect created by surgical excision.
SutureSafe® Strips - Improve Cosmetic Outcomes & Prevent Dehiscence
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/17/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
SutureSafe is an improvement over static tape to support closed wounds, particularly for areas of increased movement.
It dynamically bridges and supports closure of surgical incisions, allowing a cushion of skin movement while still pulling
the wound margins together with gentle appositional traction.
CranioRehab Update and Research Refresh
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/17/2019 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
CranioRehab Update & Research Refresh. Review "Correlation Between Radiation Dose to Pterygoid and Masseter Muscles with Trismus" and "Successful Rehab of Facial Burns Using Jaw Motion Rehab Systems Including the OraStretch Press". Learn about CranioRehab products.
Successful Orofacial Rehabilitation of Facial Burns with the OraStretch Press and Therabite Device (Article Review)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 4/8/2019 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
The study “Full thickness facial burns: Outcomes following orofacial rehabilitation” (2015) examines the impact of orofacial rehabilitation on full thickness orofacial burn, specifically looking at mouth opening range vertically and horizontally. Results indicated that rehabilitation, including use of the OraStretch press or TheraBite device, had a positive effect on patients' opening range.
Why can't I Suck out of a Straw after Wisdom Teeth Removal and Oral Surgeires?
Posted by Linda Shafto on 8/15/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Why Your Oral Surgeon Tells You Not To Use A Straw After Oral Surgery Procedures?
Recovery Advice for having your Wisdom Teeth Pulled.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/12/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Preparation Advice from the Tooth Fairy for after your wisdom tooth or third molar Extraction. Tips,
What is included with the TheraBite System? An overview of the device, its parts, and what they do.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/7/2013 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Learn more about what is included in the TheraBite jaw motion rehab system, including parts and their purposes.
Breakfast Blitz Smoothie. Protein with great seeds and fruit.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 7/15/2013 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
This is a nutritious breakfast smoothie you can put in your travel mug and enjoy on your commute! Its got fruit, yogurt, flax, ginseng and almonds. Yum!
Maxillolfacial Jaw Surgery Speedy Recovery Tips
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/25/2012 to
Surgery - Jaw, Facial, Oral, Cosmetic, Orthognathic
After his surgery, Graham created
an awesome list of Recovery Tips on his blog, including both pre-surgery
to-do's and after the surgery advice.
Is the steroid Dexamethasone effective when injected into the TMJ?
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/18/2012 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
A new double-blind study at University of Groningen showed no increased effectiveness of Dexamethasone to improve TMJ arthrocentesis.
What To Ask Before Facial, Cosmetic Or Any Surgery To Insure Post Operative Success
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/13/2012 to
Heat & Cold Therapy - Face, Neck Jaw
Your surgery should be as important to your Surgeon as it is to you! Plastic surgeon
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez has some great recommendations for discussing recovery and preparing for the surgery on his blog. Read more to see some of his insights. Welcome and Hello
Posted by Rob Christensen on 2/22/2010 to
Heat & Cold Therapy - Face, Neck Jaw
Welcome to the blog for CranioMandibular Rehab, Inc. and Craniorehab.com. To start off on a good note: