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Cold and heat therapy utilize temperature variations to reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness of tissues. By utilizing a special head wrap and thermal packs, we provide a variety of heat and cold therapy options for your recovery and relief, including: the Jaw Bra head wrap, gel packs, face masks, and the cold-compression pump system.
Cold and Heat Therapy - Jaw and TMJ

Overview | Benefits | Protocols | Indications | Insurance


Overview

Thermal Therapy is a time tested approach for the treatment of pain and swelling. We offer a variety of products to allow oral and craniofacial patients to effectively apply heat and cold therapies to their face and jaw. The most extensive is the cold-compression cooler for patients recovering for jaw, joint, orthognathic, or reconstructive surgery. The Cold-compression system uses the JawBra compressive wrap to help reduce swelling, while the cooler pumps cold or hot water through pads in the wrap to further moderate swelling and to reduce pain.

 

Other thermal thearpy products include:

 

jawbraThe JawBra Compressive Wrap and Gel Packs

The CMR compressive wrap is uniquely designed to fit any patient. This wrap is not a cheap ice pack holder, but includes:

*Double layered elastic to provide broad compression for reduced swelling and firm tissues.

*Split velcro straps to cradle the head and stay in place.

*Soft, washable fabric for long-term use.
* 4 Hot/cold gel packs can be easily heated or chilled to reduced swelling and treat pain.

 

JawBra Compression Wrap and 4 Hot/Cold Gel Packs

 

Benefits

  • Improved Comfort
  • Reduced Swelling
  • Reduced Pain
  • Better recoveries
  • Alleviates muscle spasms
  • Stabilizes injured tissues
  • Augments pain relievers
  • Easy heat relief with hot water

 

Sample Protocols
Under the direction of a medical professional, apply ice of heat for 30-minutes then take a break or switch to the opposite. Make sure to place a towel or other barrier between the ice/heat pack and your skin to prevent freezing or burning.

 

Indications

  • Post-surgical Rehabilitation - Orthognathic, reconstructive, cosmetic
  • Physical therapy adjunctive care
  • Inflammation
  • Pain
  • Muscle stiffness
  • Arthritis
  • TMJ/TMD
  • Tooth Extraction


Insurance
Theramal therapy primarily provides enhanced comfort for patients following surgery and is rarely covered by insurance. We provide short-term rentals of the Cold-Compression system to make this treatment affordable.