Journal
HEALTHCARE
Volume 9, Issue 3, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9030251
Keywords
well-being of the oral cavity; oral rehabilitation; occlusion; dance; temporomandibular joint; oral pathologies treatment
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The study found that gnathological treatment has a significant impact on the postural balance and sports performance of professional dancers, improving neuro-muscular coordination and overall performance through the use of customized occlusal devices.
Clinical practice and some scientific evidence seem to suggest that there is some kind of relationship between the components that form the postural chain. For professional dancers, good posture and balance are essential. The aim of the present retrospective study is to evaluate whether gnathological treatment could have an impact on the postural balance and sports performance of professional ballet dancers. Electromyographic (EMG) data and balance tests were recorded before and after six months of treatment with a customized occlusal splint. Twenty athletes were examined during ballet exercises in terms of balance and speed of execution by two experienced clinicians. The results showed statistically significant changes for all EMG tests carried out and the Flamingo Balance Test. It appears that the use of a customized occlusal device improved neuro-muscular coordination and the overall performance of dancers.
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