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Jaw Opening Isometric

Jaw Opening Isometric: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit up tall and open your mouth slightly. Place your fingers under your chin and gently push upward while resisting with your jaw, holding your mouth in place, then relax.

Body region
General
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Motor Control

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