FaceFormer® Special Exercises
MODULE 4
Pulling Exercise Upwards
Goals
Application
For all users. For all diseases, especially:
- Paralysis of the face
- Mandibular retrognathia (backward displaced lower jaw, receding chin)
- Lower incisors tilted inwards
Caution
Not for mandibular prognathism (forward displaced lower jaw, mandibular incisors tilted forward)!
Exercise Routine
Place the FaceFormer as described under Fundamentals – Starting position.
- Take the relaxed basic posture.
- Press the lip wedge together firmly with your lips for 6 seconds.
Meanwhile pull the lip wedge upwards with your thumb and index finger.
Press lips and pull upwards
- Hold the lip tension.
Bite down once with the molars and swallow once at the same time.
Meanwhile maintain the proper position of the tip of the tongue.
Hold lip tension, bite and swallow once
- Relaxation phase: Release lip pressure for 6 seconds.
Lips enclose lip wedge without pressure.
Teeth do not touch, but are not far apart.
Maintain the position of the tip of the tongue.
Relax lips, hold tongue position
Repeat the exercise as indicated.
Repetitions
Trainingswoche | Daily Exercise | Exercise Repetitions |
---|---|---|
Week 3 | 3 times | 8 Repetitions |
Week 4 | 3 times | 14 Repetitions |
From week 5 | 3 times | 20 Repetitions |
Video
FaceFormer pulling exercise upwards – Schematical routine