TheraBite®: Passive motion, Strengthening & Stretching
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1. Hospital Department Clinician Contact information TheraBite Passive motion Strengthening amp Stretching Upper and Lower Mouthpiece Spreads the force equally across the teeth Holds the bite pads N Range Setting Arm ere Can be adjusted to limit maximum opening motion 45 to 25 mm Ra Fine Adjustment Knob Controls opening speed and distance Curved track d Guides the mandible gt gt _ di within the natural pathway TheraBite Jaw Mobilizer Provides anatomically correct jaw motion Normal mouth opening range is between 40 mm and 50 mm Trismus refers to when the opening is less than 40mm This can result in pain and or spasms Treatment Objectives with the TheraBite Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System e Stretch Muscle Tissue e Mobilize Joints e Strengthen and Increase Flexibility of Muscles e Reduce Pain and Inflammation e Improve Speech and Swallowing e Improve ROM ATOS MEDICAL Leading the way in ENT d yr T Hospital tes a e J N Department Contact information TheraBite Guidelines for Use Please read the Instructions for Use Manual for complete usage guidelines 1 Measure mouth opening using TheraBite Range of Motion ROM scales and record on the progress chart 2 Attach the bites pads as indicated in the manual 3 Place the upper and lower mouthpiece in your mouth 4 Gently squeeze down on the range setting arm un2. ective User Manual and or Prescriber Information 0 oa For more information contact us at info us atosmedical com www atosmedical us 1 800 217 0025 Leading the way in ENT HI EEI TATE B NI MC1206 Atos Medial AB 201312A MC1206 MjUSL
3. til maximum opening is reached while still comfortable If you go beyond comfort it can actually make your mouth opening worse 5 Set the maximum mouth opening by using the fine adjustment knob 7 7 7 Protocol e Hold for 7 seconds e Let go e Repeat 7 times in a row e Repeat process 7 times per day 5 5 30 Protocol e Hold for 30 seconds e Let go e Repeat 5 times in a row e Hold final stretch for 30 seconds e Repeat process 5 times per day Gradually increase maximum mouth opening by slowly turning the fine adjustment knob counter clockwise while making sure there is no pain TIP Your clinician may recommend a different protocol Please follow your clinician s instructions TIP Regular use is key in improving mouth opening TIP Use soap and water to clean the TheraBite Jaw Mobilizer Caution DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE OSTEORADIONECROSIS AND OR A FRACTURED JAW If the user feels unexpected pain at any time while using the TheraBite system the user should immediately stop using the TheraBite and immediately contact his or her clinician a a oz This text does not replace nor does it set forth the complete contents of the User Manual and or Prescriber Information for the products in this E text and is not a substitute for reviewing and understanding that important information Therefore before prescribing and or using any of the IN f products included in this text please review the entire contents of the resp
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