title: Physical therapy techniques in the treatment of the head and neck patient.
abstract: Limited jaw openings, which may develop following surgery and radiation therapy is a significant clinical problem. Some patients develop restricted oral opening because of extensive fibrosis and scarring of the affected tissues. The aid of the physical therapist is invaluable in the treatment of these patients.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston.
authors.forename: N V
authors.initials: NV
authors.lastname: Barrett
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D013284:Stomatognathic System / Q000502:physiology