Relationship Between Mandibular Position, Activation of the Masticatory Musculature and Free-Throw Accuracy in Female Basketball Players.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current research relates jaw clenching to athletic performance, in terms of force and agility. However, the impact of jaw clenching on sports accuracy is unclear.

Objectives

To analyse the impact of jaw position and chewing type on free-throw accuracy and electromyographic (EMG) activity of masticatory muscles during free-throws.

Methods

Cross-sectional study with 25 female basketball players aged 18-44. Each participant executed 18 free-throws under three different jaw conditions: mandibular rest, maximum intercuspation, and with interdental cotton rolls, in randomised order.

Results

Chewing type and jaw position were not associated with shooting accuracy (p = 0.106; p = 0.778). There was a positive correlation between EMG activity of the right mass

SUBMITTER: Delgado-Delgado R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11680507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature