Daily Use - Atos Medical TheraBite Instrucciones De Uso

Daily use

It is very important that the rehabilitation program recommended by
your clinician is followed on a regular basis. To help you maintain
your rehabilitation program, whether at work, while traveling, or
at play, a Carrying Bag is included with the TheraBite system. The
Carrying Bag is designed to keep all the components and accessories
of the TheraBite system together. The Carrying Bag also has room
for tissues and other convenient items.
Be sure to take the TheraBite system with you wherever you go
and continue your rehabilitation program at regular intervals during
both work and recreation, as your clinician has advised. Do not miss
a session! Always measure and record the opening of your mouth
before and after each session, using the range of motion scales and
the patient progress log.
Rehabilitation programs for the
TheraBite system
All users should receive adequate advice and instruction, as well as
a personalized rehabilitation program, from their clinicians prior
to using the TheraBite system. All rehabilitation programs should
include regular monitoring, review, and evaluation by a properly
trained clinician.
A commonly used exercise regimen is 7-7-7: Seven times per
day. Seven stretches each time. Each stretch held for seven seconds.
Individuals who suffer from muscle and/or joint pain may also
benefit from longer stretch exercises in their rehabilitation programs.
An exercise regimen with longer stretches is 5-5-30: Five times
per day. Five stretches each time. Each stretch held for 30 seconds.
After having used the TheraBite system for several months, you
may be able to reduce your exercise regimen. Consult your clinician
before making any changes to your rehabilitation program and/or
exercise regimen.
Rehabilitation program for wider jaw
opening
Stretching program
• Place properly cushioned mouthpieces between your teeth.
• Following the instructions of your clinician, slowly squeeze the
Lever to open the mouthpieces. (Do not bite on the mouthpieces!)
• 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.
Tilting may cause your jaw to move incorrectly.)
• Hold open as long as instructed by your clinician.
• Relax the squeeze, allowing your mouth to slowly close.
• Rest and repeat as instructed. If you find it difficult to hold the
mouthpieces open, you may wish to use the hand-aid.
• A very slow opening motion may help to reduce pain or discomfort
and may help to avoid muscle spasm.
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