Under Armour Performance Mouthwear

Neuromuscular Balance through ArmourBite

Influence of the power wedges: jaw dropping (downward and forward ) Benefits of the power wedges : impact protection, increased strength, increased endurance, less lactic acid, less cortisol and improved reaction time.

Boil & Bite Mouthguard & Mouthpiece

How does UA Performance Mouthwear work?

Custom fit Mouthguard & Mouthpiece

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Clenching the jaw under stress inhibits performance.

Trying to enhance performance or manage stress by adjusting the jaw is a centuries-old concept.

Some people find their own way

Our product puts a comfortable and appropriate space between your teeth

relieving pressure on the TMJ..

ArmourBite technology shifts the jaw joint down and forward

Est. 1.5 MM Est. 3.5 MM

Without ArmourBite With ArmourBite

ArmourBite also enlarges the airway opening which helps increased gas exchange efficiency

Over 10 years of scientific researches prove the performance benefits of UA Performance MouthwearJohns Hopkins University, University of Minnesota,The Citadel, University of Tennessee, University of Virginia

• Increased strength (up to 20%).

• Increased endurance (average of 17%).

• Decreased lactic acid (25% at 30 minutes: 80% on VO2 Max).

• Increased flexibility and range of motion.

• Faster reaction times (up to 49% decrease)

• Lower heart rates during warm up, running, and cool down.

• Decreased cortisol, the stress hormone, 49% during exercise/stress.

• May help prevent concussions by reducing the G-Force impact from blows to the jaw (22% at 118 Gs).

Neuromuscular Imbalance - What is it?

Different muscle activity between left and right side of the masticatory system can cause discomfort, pain and diseases in other parts of the body

The masticatory system is connected through nerves and muscles with the other parts of the body

Neuromuscular Imbalance - Symptoms

Head

Headache, Migraine

Sinus complaints

Touch sensitivity

Sensitivity disturbance

Eyes

Pain behind the eyes

Sensitivity to light

Oral cavity

Unstable bite

Limitation of mouth-opening

Asymmetry of mouth opening

Teeth Temperature

sensitivity Touch sensitivity Tooth movement Tooth neck defect

Teeth grinding

Neuromuscular Imbalance - Symptoms

Ear Ear noises

Hearing deficencyEar painDizziness

Neck and ShoulderStiffness of the neck

NeckpainTensions

Shoulder painNumbness in the

arms/fingers

JAW Jaw clickingTMJ sounds

Pain in the jawLockjaw

Uncontrolled jaw movements

ThroatComplaints during swallowing

HoarsenessTightness / Lump

Neuromuscular Imbalance - Symptoms

BackpainPain in the jointsDisk deseaseScoliosis

Other conditions Tinnitus Dizziness Neck complaints

Headache

Linked to Cervical Vertebra

Neuromuscular Imbalance -Diagnostics?

1. Scientific:TMJOINT 2. Practical:Different Myotests

• physiological leg length discrepancy• bending• head rotation• shoulder rotation

Neuromuscular Imbalance What are our Goals?

• Reduction/ minimising the symptoms of the neuromuscular imbalance

• Reduction or elimination of complaints

• Performance enhancement in everyday life and in sport

• Prevention - Minimising of recurrent complaints and injuries

Neuromuscular Imbalance

Recurrent Complaints /Injuries/Performance Limitations

EMG measurements of the big chewing muscles:ACTA Amsterdam , CMD Department, Prof. Frank LobbezzoUniversity Groningen ( scientific evaluation ) Netherlands

Neuromuscular Comparison

TMJOINT – EMG Measurements:

without Armourbite with Armourbite

Skijump -TMJOINT – EMG Measurements

1 - CLE4

CLE4 NormalPOC TA 58,56 R (100) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 71,48 R (100) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 88,2 A (93,84) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 88,27 R (92,96) 90≤(%)≤100

Pre NormalPOC TA% 58, 56 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 71,48 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 65,02 83≤(%)≤100ASIM 35,65 -10≤(%)≤10TORS 88,27 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE -10,08 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 88,2 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -10,34 -10≤(%)≤10

Biathlon -TMJOINT – EMG Measurements

Pre NormalPOC TA% 63,86 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 82,86 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 73,36 83≤(%)≤100ASIM -26,33 -10≤(%)≤10TORS 84,8 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE 13,78 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 86,96 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -10,96 -10≤(%)≤10

1 - CLE4 CLE4 NormalPOC TA 63,86 L (100) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 82,86 L (91,11) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 86,96 A (92,03) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 84,8 L (95,31) 90≤(%)≤100

Hip complaints left side-TMJOINT – EMG Measurements

without Armourbite with Armourbite without Armourbite with Armourbite

CLE4_AB_ 2 CLE4_AB_2 NormalPOC TA 88,87 L (59,51) 84,6 L (89,09) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 55,84 R (100) 82,18 L (93,27) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 80,41 A (98,46) 89,53 P (86,14) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 80,57 L (99,29) 91,55 R (66,17) 90≤(%)≤100

Pre Post NormalPOC TA% 88,87 84,6 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 55,84 82,18 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 72,35 83,39 83≤(%)≤100ASIM 16,63 -13,86 - 10≤(%)≤10TORS 80,57 91,55 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE 19,15 -2,73 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 80,41 89,53 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -18,98 7,57 -10≤(%)≤10

Alpine ski racerTMJOINT – EMG Measurements

without Armourbite with Armourbite without Armourbite with Armourbite

CLE4 CLE4_AB NormalPOC TA 88,49 L (52,71) 87,51 R (58,95) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 82,02 L (88,12) 86,75 L (82,42) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 91,57 A (67,31) 91,82 A (60,65) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 89,1 R (79,04) 90,38 R (77,85) 90≤(%)≤100

Pre Post NormalPOC TA% 88,49 87,51 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 82,02 86,75 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 85,25 87,13 83≤(%)≤100ASIM -6,97 -3,08 -10≤(%)≤10TORS 89,1 90,38 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE -6,33 -5,36 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 91,57 91,82 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -2,92 -1,74 -10≤(%)≤10

Alpine ski racerTMJOINT – EMG Mess. With shoe inlay

without shoe inlay with shoe inlay without shoe inlay with shoe inlay

CLE4 CLE4 Schuhe_Einlage NormalPOC TA 88,49 L (52,71) 89,15 R (67,24) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 82,02 L (88,12) 80,77 L (96,4) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 91,57 A (67,31) 91,03 A (77,25) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 89,1 R (79,04) 88,15 R (94,08) 90≤(%)≤100

Pre Post NormalPOC TA% 88,49 89,15 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 82,02 80,77 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 85,25 84,96 83≤(%)≤100ASIM -6,97 -6,52 -10≤(%)≤10TORS 89,1 88,15 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE -6,33 -10,45 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 91,57 91,03 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -2,92 -4,89 -10≤(%)≤10

Alpine ski racerTMJOINT – EMG Measurements with shoe inlays +UA

without shoe inlay with shoe inlay +UA without shoe inlay with shoe inlay +UA

CLE4 CLE4 Schuhe_Einlage +UA NormalPOC TA 88,49 L (52,71) 89,71 R (64,05) 83≤(%)≤100POC MM 82,02 L (88,12) 85,54 L (72,88) 83≤(%)≤100BAR 91,57 A (67,31) 89,49 P (50,16) 90≤(%)≤100TORS 89,1 R (79,04) 90,78 R (75,78) 90≤(%)≤100

Pre Post NormalPOC TA% 88,49 89,71 83≤(%)≤100POC MM% 82,02 85,54 83≤(%)≤100POC mean % 85,25 87,62 83≤(%)≤100ASIM -6,97 -1,87 -10≤(%)≤10TORS 89,1 90,78 90≤(%)≤100TORQUE -6,33 -4,76 -10≤(%)≤10BAR 91,57 89,49 90≤(%)≤100ATTIV -2,92 -0,03 -10≤(%)≤10

• Imbalance causes unilateral dominant muscle activity

• Diagnostics of imbalance of the chewing muscles with TMJOINT

• Diagnostics of imbalance and changing of it by Armourbite with G-Jump

• Armourbite leads to neuromuscular balance and/or reduces imbalance

• Recurring muscular injuries on the contralateral body side • Armourbite reduces risk of injuries

• Armourbite supports rehabilitation

• Training

• Competition

 

Influence of neuromuscular dysbalance upon performance and risks of injuries

Goal: Neuromuscular balance

UA Performance Mouthwear for neuromuscular imbalance

induced complaints and Cranio Mandibular Disorder

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