Managing Sensitivity to Cleft Lip Taping
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/21/2025 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
A provider recently sought my advice on how to support babies who are sensitive to the taping materials used for pre-op cleft lip closure, such as DynaCleft Positioning Strips, Steri-Strips, and Duoderm. This inquiry prompted me to conduct an
Volunteer for Xerostomia Research!
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 9/24/2024 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Volunteer for Xerostomia Research! Do you have experience with xerostomia (dry mouth) or know someone who does? Help make a difference!
The Tongueometer Biofeedback Device - Research Update
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 9/4/2024 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
The Tongueometer ™ Biofeedback Device Research Update In the News After a
Long-term Study Demonstrates Importance of HPV Vaccine in Males
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 7/12/2024 to
General Medical and Dental Information
A 13-year study at Thomas Jefferson University found that adolescent boys and men who receive the HPV vaccine have a significantly lower risk of developing head and neck cancer. HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, is linked to up to 70% of
An Update on Lymphedema Management in HNC
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 12/18/2023 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Discussion of a recent blog post, by Dr. Ron J. Karni, addressing updates in lymphedema treatment, in particular, using the advance pneumatic compression device.
Expand Your HNC Rehab Toolkit
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 8/17/2023 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Solutions for trismus, microstomia, xerostomia, dysphagia and more!
NEW PRODUCTS! Microstomia & OroFacial Scarring
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 6/13/2023 to
General Medical and Dental Information
NEW PRODUCTS! The OraFlex™ MPA for the prevention and treatment of microstomia & the OraPlace Tools for the prevention and treatment of orofacial scarring
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!
How to Measure MIO
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 11/11/2021 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Mouth opening is measured as a MIO or ROM distance. MIO (maximal interincisal
opening) is the distance between the central incisors when the mouth is fully open.
Average MIO for adults is approx. 50mm. By measuring MIO, a therapist can determine
if a patient is WNL or has trismus. ROM (Range-of-Motion) is the maximum distance
the mandible moves. ROM and MIO may be different, e.g. patients with an open bite.Dysphagia and the Tongue
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/10/2021 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
DynaCleft System for Cleft Lip & Palate
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/1/2021 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
MEET RAFAEL! Rafael is using the DynaCleft® pre-operative positioning system for improved functional and cosmetic surgical outcomes. Cleft lip and palate is the most common craniofacial abnormality.
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.
New Research Confirms Effectiveness of DynaCleft System in Treatment of Unilateral Cleft Lip & Palate (Article Review)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 10/1/2020 to
Cleft Lip & Palate
Confirmed!! New research reinforces the effectiveness of the DynaCleft System with Nasal Elevators for presurgical infants with unilateral cleft lip and palate.
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.
Oral Mucositis in HNC Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 6/2/2020 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Spring 2020 Newsletter ORAL MUCOSITIS IN HEAD & NECK CANCER PATIENTS Oral Mucositis occurs in up to 80% of HNC irradiated patients! What is oral mucositis (OM)? Mucositis is the inflammation,
How Strong Is Your Tongue? and Other Fun Facts...
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 5/11/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
FUN TONGUE FACTS How long is the tongue? The average tongue is approximately 3 inches in length. According to the Guinness World Records, as of May 2020, the longest tongue record goes to Nick Stoeberl whose tongue measures 3.97
LEARN & EARN!!! SLP CMH REMOTE IN-SERVICE: Oral Complications of Head & Neck Cancer Care -- Trismus, Xerostomia, Mucositis & Dysphagia
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/16/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Earn .1 CMH (1 hour) towards ASHA requirements with a remote live in-service. Speech pathologist, Sarah Schuman, is providing a free in-service on trismus, xerostomia, mucositis and dysphagia in HNC cancer patients. The in-service takes approximately 1-hour and you will have the ability to ask all of your HNC rehab questions!
Please contact us via email to [email protected] or call us at 1-800-206-8381 ext 86 for scheduling.
Saliva and Xerostomia in the HNC Patient
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 3/12/2020 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Head & neck cancer patients often develop acute and chronic xerostomia and dry mouth. 
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of xerostomia and dry mouth.
Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of xerostomia and dry mouth. The Psychological Burden of HNC Survivorship on Patients and Caregivers
Posted by Sarah Schuman, M.S. CCC-SLP on 12/10/2019 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
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