Title UTJECAJ DENTALNIH UDLAGA NA PREVENCIJU OZLJEDA I POBOLJŠANJE SPORTSKE IZVEDBE KOD SPORTAŠA Title (english) INFLUENCE OF MOUTHGUARDS ON INJURY PREVENTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN ATHLETES Author Stefan Modrić Mentor Goran Sporiš (mentor)Committee member Goran Sporiš (predsjednik povjerenstva)Committee member Igor Jukić (član povjerenstva)Committee member Goran Vrgoč (član povjerenstva)Granter University of Zagreb Defense date and country 2023-09-28, Croatia Scientific / art field, SOCIAL SCIENCES Abstract Dentalne udlage otporne su naprave koje sprječavaju ozljede tijekom sportskih aktivnosti, bilo da je riječ o kontaktnim ili nekontaktnim sportovima. Unatoč njihovoj očitoj koristi u prevenciji ozljeda, u većini se sportova njihova upotreba zanemaruje, osobito tijekom treninga. Razlikujemo tri kategorije dentalnih udlaga, a to su konfekcijske, poluprilagodljive i individualne. Svaki od tipova udlaga ima specifične prednosti i mane, ali individualne se ističu najboljim zadržavanjem i udobnošću. Izrada individualnih dentalnih udlaga stoga je skuplja u odnosu na ostale vrste te zahtijeva posjet stomatologu. S obzirom na značajnu izloženost ove regije, najveći je rizik od orofacijalnih ozljeda u sportu, iako one lako mogu biti izbjegnute pravilnim korištenjem dentalnih udlaga. Postoje odreĎeni dokazi efikasnosti dentalnih udlaga i u prevenciji sportskih potresnih ozljeda mozga, ali i u poboljšanju sportske izvedbe. Kontrakcije mišića čeljusti na dentalnim udlagama povezane su s mehanizmom istodobne aktivacijske potencijacije koji pozitivno djeluje na sportske performanse. Nošenje ventilirane dentalne udlage povezano je s poboljšanjem biomehanike pokreta, a opisan je i utjecaj dentalne okluzije na stabilnost tijela u statičkom i dinamičkom pokretu, odnosno na poboljšanje ravnoteže i točnosti prilikom sportske izvedbe, što je od osobite važnosti u sportovima koji zahtijevaju brzu reakciju. Konfekcijske i poluprilagodljive dentalne udlage široko su dostupne po pristupačnim cijenama u trgovinama sportske opreme, meĎutim individualno prilagoĎene dentalne udlage koje se izraĎuju u suradnji sa stomatologom jedine pružaju potpunu zaštitu i udobnost. Zbog velike važnosti u zaštiti od ozljeda, ali i zbog doprinosa u poboljšanju sportske izvedbe, potrebna je bolja edukacija o dentalnim udlagama kako bi se njihova upotreba postala uobičajenom u većem broju sportova, a osobito u trenažnom procesu.
Abstract (english) Mouthguards are resistant devices that help prevent injuries during sports activities, in both contact and non-contact sports. Despite their obvious benefit in injury prevention, their use tends to be neglected in most sports, especially during training sessions. There are three main categories of mouthguards - ready-made, semi-adjustable and individual. Each of these types has its specific advantages and disadvantages, but individual mouthguards provide the best retention and comfort. The production of individual mouthguards requires a visit to the dentist which makes this type more expensive than the other two. Due to its significant exposure during sports activities, the orofacial region is the most prone to injuries which can easily be avoided with proper use of mouthguards. There is also certain evidence that mouthguard use can help prevent concussive brain injuries in sports, and that it can enhance performance. Jaw muscle contraction, which happens during mouthguard use, is associated with a simultaneous activation potential mechanism which has a positive effect on sports performance. Furthermore, wearing a ventilated mouthguard has been associated with improved biomechanics of movement and there is evidence of the influence of dental occlusion on body stability during dynamic movements, such as improved balance and accuracy, which is especially significant in sports which require quick reaction time. Ready-made and semi-adjustable mouthguards are affordable and widely available in sporting goods stores, but individually adapted ones, which are made by professionals, are the only ones that provide complete protection and comfort. Due to their importance in injury prevention and their contribution to improving sports performance, better education about mouthguards is required so that their use can become more common in a greater variety of sports, especially during the training process.
Keywords
orofacijalne ozljede
potresne ozljede mozga
preventivna zaštita
istodobna aktivacijska potencijacija
biomehanika pokreta
Keywords (english)
orofacial injuries
concussive brain injuries
simultaneous activation potential
biomechanics of movement
Language croatian URN:NBN urn:nbn:hr:117:318638 Study programme Title: Kinesiology; specializations in: Kinesiology in Education and Track-and-Field, Kinesiology in Education and Fitness, Kinesiology in Education and Wrestling, Kinesiology in Education and Sailing, Kinesiology in Education and Windsurfing, Kinesiology in Education and Judo, Kinesiology in Education and Kayaking, Kinesiology in Education and Kinesiological Recreation, Kinesiology in Education and Kinesitherapy, Kinesiology in Education and Physical Conditioning of Athletes, Kinesiology in Education and Basketball, Kinesiology in Education and Football, Kinesiology in Education and Volleyball, Kinesiology in Education and Basic Kinesiological Transformations, Kinesiology in Education and Dancing, Kinesiology in Education and Swimming, Kinesiology in Education and Rhythmic Gymnastics, Kinesiology in Education and Handball, Kinesiology in Education and Skiing, Kinesiology in Education and Artistic Gymnastics, Kinesiology in Education and Management of Sport, Kinesiology in Education and Tennis, Kinesiology in Education and Rowing Type of resource Text File origin Born digital Access conditions Open access Terms of use Created on 2023-10-02 08:59:41
