A sample protocol for PNF stretching of the Jaw.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/8/2010 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
The CRAC 5-5-30 is an aggressive stretching protocol for the jaw to help overcome trismus with a TheraBite or OraStretch® press. It updates the standard 5-5-30 or 7-7-7 protocol by incorporating a PNF CRAC (Contract-Relax with Antagonist Contract) stretching session.
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Aggressive Stretching Techniques to Overcome your Trismus!
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/4/2010 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
PNF is a very powerful stretching technique, originally used by Eastern European gymnasts. It utilizes both stretching and mobilizing the surrounding muscles to improve the strength and flexibility of the tight joint. PNF stretching is reviewed by James Scifers in the article "The Truth about PNF Techniques" in Advance magazine.
Keep Brushing, even when its hard to open your mouth! Oral Hygiene and Your Heart.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 10/22/2010 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
The details on how brushing can helps prevent cardiovascular disease.
What is the average jaw mouth opening?
Posted by Rob Christensen on 6/22/2010 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
What is the average opening of the mouth and jaw? In an adult? A man? A woman? A child?
Great Advice on Heat and Cold Therapy with Stretching. Use on the face and jaw.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 3/4/2010 to
Heat & Cold Therapy - Face, Neck Jaw
Here
is a good article on the using hot and cold therapies to help people
reduce pain and swelling, and to improve range-of-motion. It has some
great footnoted points on dealing with acute and soft-tissue injuries.
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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: