Research & References

Research Topics

Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Incidence
Head & Neck Cancer Trimus - Prevention and Treatment
Jaw motion rehab systems - OraStretch press, TheraBite device
Continuous passive motion - OraPacer/TheraPacer Unit
Dynamic Stretching
Static Progressive Stretching
DynaCleft® Cleft Positioning System

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Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Incidence

Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Prevention and Treatment

13 - Tang Y, Shen Q, Wang Y, Lu K, Wang Y, Peng Y.; A randomized prospective study of rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of radiation-induced dysphagia and trismus.; Strahlenther Onkol. 2011 Jan;187(1):39-44. Epub 2010 Dec 10.

18 - Jager-Wittenaar H, Dijkstra PU, Vissink A, van Oort RP, Roodenburg JL.; Variation in repeated mouth-opening measurements in head and neck cancer patients with and without trismus.; Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Jan;38(1):26-30. Epub 2008 Nov 28.

20 - Ichimura K, Tanaka T. ; Trismus in patients with malignant tumours in the head and neck. ; J Laryngol Otol. 1993 Nov;107(11):1017-20.

21 - Melchers LJ, Van Weert E, Beurskens CH, Reintsema H, Slagter AP, Roodenburg JL, Dijkstra PU.; Exercise adherence in patients with trismus due to head and neck oncology: a qualitative study into the use of the Therabite.; Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Sep;38(9):947-54. Epub 2009 May 2.

22 - MA Yin,YANG Yi,AI Li-juan; Oral Treatment for Prevention of Trismus in Nasopharngeal Carcinoma Patients after Radiotherapy[J];; Journal of Kunming Medical University;2009-02

23 - SONG Dan, JIANG Ming-hua.; Effect of man-made intervention on intensity modulated radiation therapy-induced trismus in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma[J];; Chinese Clinical Oncology;2008-11

24 - Dijkstra PU, Sterken MW, Pater R, Spijkervet FK, Roodenburg JL.; Exercise therapy for trismus in head and neck cancer.; Oral Oncol. 2007 Apr;43(4):389-94. Epub 2006 Sep 18.

28 - Brian OÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â€žÂ¢Sullivan, Wilfred Levin ; Late radiation-related fibrosis: pathogenesis, manifestations, and current management ; Seminars in Radiation Oncology - July 2003 (Vol. 13, Issue 3, Pages 274-289, DOI: 10.1016/S1053-4296(03)00037-7)

29 - Scott B, D'Souza J, Perinparajah N, Lowe D, Rogers SN.; Longitudinal evaluation of restricted mouth opening (trismus) in patients following primary surgery for oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.; Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2010 Mar 15. [Epub ahead of print]

30 - Bonutti PM ; Windau JE ; Ables BA ; Miller BG; Static progressive stretch to reestablish elbow range of motion.; Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994. Jun(303): 128-34.

31 - Bressel E ; McNair PJ; The effect of prolonged static and cyclic stretching on ankle joint stiffness, torque relaxation, and gait in people with stroke.; Phys Ther. 2002. Sep; 82(9): 880-7.

41 - Dougherty, M. E. PT; Warden, G. D. MD; A Thirty-Year Review of Oral Appliances Used to Manage Microstomia, 1972 to 2002; Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation. 2003. Volume 24(6)Nov/Dec 2003pp 418-431.

43 - Fiedler F ; Stoll P ; Lauer G ; Otten JE; Passive and continuous temporomandibular movement--functional treatment after surgery of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofa. 1993. 94(3): 178-80.

46 - Gassner R, Buckley MJ, Piesco N, Evans C, Agarwal S.; [Cytokine-induced nitric oxide production of joint cartilage cells in continuous passive movement. Anti-inflammatory effect of continuous passive movement on chondrocytes: in vitro study]; Mund Kiefer Gesichtschir. 2000. Sep 4 Suppl 2:S479-84.

47 - Gelinas JJ ; Faber KJ ; Patterson SD ; King GJ; The effectiveness of turnbuckle splinting for elbow contractures.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. 2000. 82(1): 74-8.

48 - Greco, Joan M; Van Sickels, Joseph E.;; The Efficacy of Continuous Passive Motion on Chronically Injured Temporomandibular Joints; J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989. V. 47, pg 139.

49 - Harrison JS ; Dale RA ; Haveman CW ; Redding SW; Oral complications in radiation therapy.; Gen Dent (General dentistry.). 2003. Nov-Dec 51(6): 552-60; quiz 561.

52 - Israel HA, Syrop SB.; The important role of motion in the rehabilitation of patients with mandibular hypomobility: a review of the literature.; Cranio. 1997. Jan;15(1):74-83.

53 - Issack PS ; Egol KA; Posttraumatic contracture of the elbow: current management issues.; Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2006. 63(3-4): 129-36.

54 - Jansen CM ; Windau JE ; Bonutti PM ; Brillhart MV; Treatment of a knee contracture using a knee orthosis incorporating stress-relaxation techniques.; Physical Therapy. 1996. Feb; 76(2): 182-6.

58 - Laureano Filho JR ; de Oliveira e Silva ED ; Batista CI ; Gouveia FM; The influence of cryotherapy on reduction of swelling, pain and trismus after third-molar extraction: a preliminary study.; Journal of the American Dental Association. 2005. .

59 - Lund TW ; Cohen JI; Trismus appliances and indications for use.; Quintessence Int. 1993. Apr; 24(4): 275-9.

62 - Mark G. Fontenot, D.D.S., M.Eng., and John N. Kent, D.D.S.; The Use of Continuous Passive Motion Following Total Temporomandibular Joint Arthroplasty; J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989. V. 47, pg 138.

63 - McCarty WL Jr ; Darnell MW; Rehabilitation of the temporomandibular joint through the application of motion.; Cranio. 1993. Oct 11(4): 298-307.

69 - Nicolakis P ; Burak EC ; Kollmitzer J ; Kopf A ; Piehslinger E ; Wiesinger GF ; Fialka-Moser V; An investigation of the effectiveness of exercise and manual therapy in treating symptoms of TMJ osteoarthritis.; Cranio. 2001. Jan 19(1): 26-32.

72 - Nicolakis P ; Erdogmus B ; Kopf A ; Nicolakis M ; Piehslinger E ; Fialka-Moser V; Effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome.; J Oral Rehabil. 2002. Apr; 29(4): 362-8.

77 - Roed-Petersen B; [Fracture induced constriction treated by Continuous Passive Motion (CPM); Tandlaegernes Tidsskr. 1992. May (5): 140-3.

78 - Salter RB; The biologic concept of continuous passive motion of synovial joints. The first 18 years of basic research and its clinical application.; Clin Orthop. 1989. May(242): 12-25.

80 - Schultz-Johnson K.; Static progressive splinting.; J Hand Ther.. 2002. Apr-Jun;15(2):163-78..

84 - Witwity T ; Uhlmann R ; Nagy MH ; Bhasin VB ; Bahgat MM ; Singh AK ; Shoulder rheumatoid arthritis associated with chondromatosis, treated by arthroscopy; Arthroscopy. 1991. 7(2): 233-6.

87 - Heasman PA, Thomason JM, Robinson JG.; The provision of prostheses for patients with severe limitation in opening of the mouth.; Br Dent J. 1994 Mar 5;176(5):171-4.

90 - Anurag Gupta, BDS; Joel B. Epstein, DMD, MSD, FRCD(C); Herve Sroussi, DMD, PhD; Hyposalivation in Elderly Patients; J Can Dent Assoc 2006; 72(9):841ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢€Å“6

92 - Duke RL, Campbell BH, Indresano AT, Eaton DJ, Marbella AM, Myers KB, Layde PM.; Dental status and quality of life in long-term head and neck cancer survivors.; Laryngoscope. 2005 Apr;115(4):678-83.

Jaw Motion Rehab Systems - Passive Motion Therapy - OraStretch press and TheraBite Systems

20 - Ichimura K, Tanaka T. ; Trismus in patients with malignant tumours in the head and neck. ; J Laryngol Otol. 1993 Nov;107(11):1017-20.

21 - Melchers LJ, Van Weert E, Beurskens CH, Reintsema H, Slagter AP, Roodenburg JL, Dijkstra PU.; Exercise adherence in patients with trismus due to head and neck oncology: a qualitative study into the use of the Therabite.; Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Sep;38(9):947-54. Epub 2009 May 2.

22 - MA Yin,YANG Yi,AI Li-juan; Oral Treatment for Prevention of Trismus in Nasopharngeal Carcinoma Patients after Radiotherapy[J];; Journal of Kunming Medical University;2009-02

23 - SONG Dan, JIANG Ming-hua.; Effect of man-made intervention on intensity modulated radiation therapy-induced trismus in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma[J];; Chinese Clinical Oncology;2008-11

28 - Brian OÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢â€žÂ¢Sullivan, Wilfred Levin ; Late radiation-related fibrosis: pathogenesis, manifestations, and current management ; Seminars in Radiation Oncology - July 2003 (Vol. 13, Issue 3, Pages 274-289, DOI: 10.1016/S1053-4296(03)00037-7)

30 - Bonutti PM ; Windau JE ; Ables BA ; Miller BG; Static progressive stretch to reestablish elbow range of motion.; Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994. Jun(303): 128-34.

31 - Bressel E ; McNair PJ; The effect of prolonged static and cyclic stretching on ankle joint stiffness, torque relaxation, and gait in people with stroke.; Phys Ther. 2002. Sep; 82(9): 880-7.

46 - Gassner R, Buckley MJ, Piesco N, Evans C, Agarwal S.; [Cytokine-induced nitric oxide production of joint cartilage cells in continuous passive movement. Anti-inflammatory effect of continuous passive movement on chondrocytes: in vitro study]; Mund Kiefer Gesichtschir. 2000. Sep 4 Suppl 2:S479-84.

47 - Gelinas JJ ; Faber KJ ; Patterson SD ; King GJ; The effectiveness of turnbuckle splinting for elbow contractures.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. 2000. 82(1): 74-8.

48 - Greco, Joan M; Van Sickels, Joseph E.;; The Efficacy of Continuous Passive Motion on Chronically Injured Temporomandibular Joints; J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989. V. 47, pg 139.

49 - Harrison JS ; Dale RA ; Haveman CW ; Redding SW; Oral complications in radiation therapy.; Gen Dent (General dentistry.). 2003. Nov-Dec 51(6): 552-60; quiz 561.

52 - Israel HA, Syrop SB.; The important role of motion in the rehabilitation of patients with mandibular hypomobility: a review of the literature.; Cranio. 1997. Jan;15(1):74-83.

58 - Laureano Filho JR ; de Oliveira e Silva ED ; Batista CI ; Gouveia FM; The influence of cryotherapy on reduction of swelling, pain and trismus after third-molar extraction: a preliminary study.; Journal of the American Dental Association. 2005. .

62 - Mark G. Fontenot, D.D.S., M.Eng., and John N. Kent, D.D.S.; The Use of Continuous Passive Motion Following Total Temporomandibular Joint Arthroplasty; J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989. V. 47, pg 138.

63 - McCarty WL Jr ; Darnell MW; Rehabilitation of the temporomandibular joint through the application of motion.; Cranio. 1993. Oct 11(4): 298-307.

84 - Witwity T ; Uhlmann R ; Nagy MH ; Bhasin VB ; Bahgat MM ; Singh AK ; Shoulder rheumatoid arthritis associated with chondromatosis, treated by arthroscopy; Arthroscopy. 1991. 7(2): 233-6.

92 - Duke RL, Campbell BH, Indresano AT, Eaton DJ, Marbella AM, Myers KB, Layde PM.; Dental status and quality of life in long-term head and neck cancer survivors.; Laryngoscope. 2005 Apr;115(4):678-83.

103 - Kamstra JI, JLN Roodenburg, DHG Beurskens, H renstema, PU Dijkstra; TheraBite exercises to treat trismus secondary to head and neck cancer; Supportive Care in Cancer, April 2013, Volume 21, Issue 4, pp 951-957,

104 - Singh r, Rao K, et.al; SHORT TERM EFFECT OF THERABITE® ON TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; Romanian Journal of Physical Therapy 12/2013; 19(33):49-56.

105 - Madani A, Mirmortazavi A, ; Comparison of three treatment options for painful temporomandibular joint clicking.; J Oral Sci. 2011 Sep;53(3):349-54.

106 - RetÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¨l VP, L van der Molen, LMG. Steuten, MW van den Brekel, FJM Hilgers; A cost-effectiveness analysis of using TheraBite in a preventive exercise program for patients with advanced head and neck cancer treated with concomitant chemo-radiotherapy; Eur Arch of Oto-Rhino-Lary, Feb 2015

107 - Kraaijenga s; L van der Molen; H van Tinteren; F Hilgers; L Smeele; Treatment of myogenic temporomandibular disorder: a prospective randomized clinical trial, comparing a mechanical stretching device (TheraBite®) with standard physical therapy exercise.; Cranio, Volume 32, Issue 3 (July 2014), pp. 208-216

109 - Loorents V, Rosell j, Karlsson C, LidbÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¤ck M, Hultman K, BÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¶rjeson S; Prophylactic training for the prevention of radiotherapy-induced trismus ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢€Å“ a randomised study; Acta Oncologica, April 2014, Vol. 53, No. 4 , Pages 530-538

110 - van der Molen L, van Rossum MA, Coen RN, Smeele LE, Hilgers FJ.; Two-year results of a prospective preventive swallowing rehabilitation trial in patients treated with chemoradiation for advanced head and neck cancer; Eur Arch of Oto-Rhino-Lary, Feb 2015

113 - Pauli, N., Fagerberg-Mohlin, B., Andréll, P., & Finizia, C; Exercise intervention for the treatment of trismus in head and neck cancer. ; Acta Oncologica, 53(4), 502-509.

120 - Pauli, N., Andréll, P., Johansson, M., Fagerberg-Mohlin, B., & Finizia, C.; Treating trismus: A prospective study on effect and compliance to jaw exercise therapy in head and neck cancer.; Head & neck.

124 - Cipriani, D. J., Terry, M. E., Haines, M. A., Tabibnia, A. P., & Lyssanova, O.; Comparison of cyclic and sustained passive stretching using a mechanical device to increase resting length of hamstring muscles.; Physical Therapy (Impact Factor: 3.25). 04/1988; 68(3):314-20.

126 - Montalvo C, Finizia C, Pauli N, Fagerberg-Mohlin B, Andréll P.; Impact of exercise with TheraBite device on trismus and health-related quality of life: A prospective study; Ear Nose Throat J. 2017 Jan;96(1):E1-E6.

127 - Pauli N, Svensson U, Karlsson T, Finizia C.; Exercise intervention for the treatment of trismus in head and neck cancer ÃƒÂ¢€Ã¢€Å“ a prospective two-year follow-up stud; Acta Oncologica, 55:6, 686-692

150 - Nina Pauli,, Bodil Fagerberg-Mohlin, Paulin Andréll & Caterina Finizia ; Exercise intervention for the treatment of trismus in head and neck cancer; Journal Acta Oncologica Volume 53, 2014 - Issue 4

170 - Starring DT, Gossman MR, Nicholson GG Jr, Lemons J.; Comparison of cyclic and sustained passive stretching using a mechanical device to increase resting length of hamstring muscles.; Phys Ther. 1988 Mar;68(3):314-20.

173 - Furto ES, Cleland JA, Whitman JM, Olson KA.; Manual physical therapy interventions and exercise for patients with temporomandibular disorders.; Cranio. 2006 Oct;24(4):283-91.

175 - Richa Singh*, Keerthi Rao, Deepak Anap, Chandra Iyer and Subhash Khatri; The Short Term Effect of TheraBite® on Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Case Study ; J Palliative Care Med 1:102. doi: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000102

177 - McFadden LR, Rishiraj B.; Treatment of temporomandibular joint ankylosis: a case report.; J Can Dent Assoc. 2001 Dec;67(11):659-63.

178 - Smith, Philip J et al.; The use of an orthodontic appliance to stabilize a temporomandibular joint-continuous passive motion machine; Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , Volume 53 , Issue 6 , 724 - 726

179 - Mishra S, Tripathy R, Sabhlok S, Roy R. ; Management of adult unilateral TMJ ankylosis with temporalis muscle and fascia flap: review of 51 cases; Intl J Head and Neck Surg, 2012;3(3):133-136

186 - Cardoso R, Beadle B, Chambers M.; A Retrospective Review of Radiation-Induced Trismus in Head-and-Neck Cancer: An MD Anderson Experience; International Journal of Radiation Oncology. 2013

Continuous Passive Motion Therapy Abstracts

Static Progressive Stretching/Stress Relaxation Therapy

30 - Bonutti PM ; Windau JE ; Ables BA ; Miller BG; Static progressive stretch to reestablish elbow range of motion.; Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1994. Jun(303): 128-34.

40 - Doornberg JN, Ring D, Jupiter JB.; Static progressive splinting for posttraumatic elbow stiffness.; J Orthop Trauma.. 2006. Jul;20(6):400-4.

47 - Gelinas JJ ; Faber KJ ; Patterson SD ; King GJ; The effectiveness of turnbuckle splinting for elbow contractures.; The Journal of bone and joint surgery. 2000. 82(1): 74-8.

53 - Issack PS ; Egol KA; Posttraumatic contracture of the elbow: current management issues.; Bull Hosp Jt Dis. 2006. 63(3-4): 129-36.

54 - Jansen CM ; Windau JE ; Bonutti PM ; Brillhart MV; Treatment of a knee contracture using a knee orthosis incorporating stress-relaxation techniques.; Physical Therapy. 1996. Feb; 76(2): 182-6.

66 - Millett PJ ; Johnson B ; Carlson J ; Krishnan S ; Steadman JR; Rehabilitation of the arthrofibrotic knee.; American journal of orthopedics. 2003. Nov; 32(11): 531-8.

80 - Schultz-Johnson K.; Static progressive splinting.; J Hand Ther.. 2002. Apr-Jun;15(2):163-78..

DynaCleft® Cleft Positioning System

D1 - Monasterio L, Ford A, Gutiérrez C, Tastets ME, GarcÃƒÆ’Ã‚Âa J.; Comparative study of nasoalveolar molding methods: nasal elevator plus DynaCleft® versus NAM-Grayson in patients with complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.; Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2013 Sep;50(5):548-54. doi: 10.1597/11-245. Epub 2012 Aug 20.

D2 - Berggren A, Abdiu A, Marcusson A, Paulin G.; The nasal alar elevator: an effective tool in the presurgical treatment of infants born with cleft lip.; Plast Reconstr Surg. 2005 May;115(6):1785-7.

D3 - Abdiu A, P Ohannessian, A Berggren; The nasal alar elevator: A new device that may reduce the need for primary operation of the nose in patients with cleft lip; Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, 43:2, 71-74, 2009

D4 - Vinson L.; The Effect of DynaCleft® on Cleft Width in Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Patients.; J Clin Pediatr Dent. 2017;41(6):442-445. doi: 10.17796/1053-4628-41.6.4. Epub 2017 Sep 22.

Research & References

Research Topics

Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Incidence

Head & Neck Cancer Trimus - Prevention and Treatment

Jaw motion rehab systems - OraStretch press, TheraBite device

Continuous passive motion - OraPacer/TheraPacer Unit

Dynamic Stretching

Static Progressive Stretching

DynaCleft® Cleft Positioning System

Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Incidence

Head & Neck Cancer Trismus - Prevention and Treatment

Jaw Motion Rehab Systems - Passive Motion Therapy - OraStretch press and TheraBite Systems

Continuous Passive Motion Therapy Abstracts

Static Progressive Stretching/Stress Relaxation Therapy

DynaCleft® Cleft Positioning System