Cleaning Tips for the OraStretch press and Therabite Jaw Motion Rehab Systems
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/2/2011 to
OraStretch Press
Tips for keeping the OraStretch press and Therabite system clean.
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A GREAT Berry Recipe for a Summer Fruit Smoothies.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/1/2011 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
Today, Marth Rose Shulman at the New York Times posted a great recipes for a delicious Berry and Rose Geranium smoothie with the ripe, fresh berries in the stores right now. Normally, this smoothie is made with frozen bananas, but here its made with dairy. Yummy delicious! Details and links in the full post.
New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/15/2011 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Launch of the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump. This new product alleviates the debilitation from severe chronic dry mouth. Chronic dry mouth is often a side-effect from radiation therapy to the head, neck, mouth, tongue, jaw, and nose. The XEROS Dry Mouth Pump provides continual hydration throughout the day and night by providing small amounts of liquid to the mouth via a controllable pump for improved hydration, function and health.
Getting ready for Jaw Surgery? Be prepared for that Le Fort or Sagittal Split Osteotomy.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 1/27/2011 to
Surgery - Jaw, Facial, Oral, Cosmetic, Orthognathic
Here is a great blog on a going through the process of a bi-maxillary osteotomy, including a Le Fort I Maxillary Osteotomy and a Sagittal Split Mandibular Osteotomy. http://realityalwaysbites.wordpress.com/
Click to the full post for some suggestions on what to bring to the hospital with you.
Click to the full post for some suggestions on what to bring to the hospital with you.
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.
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.
Secret Agents on ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine
Secret Agents on ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine
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: