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A commonly used exercise program is 5-5-30: Five times per
day. Five stretches each time. Each stretch held for 30 seconds.
When short stretches are deemed sufficient a common exercise
program used is 7-7-7: Seven times per day. Seven stretches
each time. Each stretch held for seven seconds.
Stretching/passive motion
• Adjust the Fine Adjustment Knob so that the Lever moves
freely. Let the Lever come all the way up.
• Hold the Jaw Mobilizer in the hand most comfortable for you.
• Relax and place the Mouthpieces between your teeth. Your
front teeth should just touch the inside rim of the Upper
Mouthpiece (Fig. 14a).
• Slowly squeeze the Lever to open the Mouthpieces. Do not
bite on the Mouthpieces (Fig. 14b).
• Allow your jaw to follow along with the motion of the
Mouthpieces. Be careful not to tilt the Jaw Mobilizer up or
down as you squeeze the Lever. Tilting may cause your jaw
to move incorrectly.
• Hold open as long as instructed.
• Relax the squeeze, allowing your mouth to slowly close
(Fig. 14c).
If you find it difficult to hold the Mouthpieces open, you may
use the Hand-Aid.
Strengthening
• Insert the Mouthpieces and squeeze until you reach the
opening as instructed.
• Bite against the Mouthpieces without releasing the Lever.
• Slowly release the Lever, allowing your mouth to close
against the hand pressure. Your clinician will advise you
how hard to squeeze while closing.
• Rest briefly, and repeat.
For strengthening exercises using the TheraBite ActiveBand,
see the TheraBite ActiveBand instructions for use.
2.4 Use of Exercise Log
Use the Range of Motion Scale to size your mouth opening
before and after each exercise. The exercise log is used to
document and monitor your progress. The columns in the log
are for the following data:
Section 1: Daily Exercise Log
A: Date
B: Time
C: Type of exercise program/day
D: Sizing of jaw opening
1) Before; 2) After the exercise program.
Section 2: Monthly Exercise Log
The X-axis displays the day of the month. Use the last sizing of
the day from the Daily Exercise Log and enter on the Y-axis.