I think this dentist was hired by the Italian RFU in a vein attempt to
discover the root of the Italian rugby problem. I also cannot recall
anything about this in any facet of sport. If a 19% gain in stength was
possible, maybe a sporting arena like the power lifting mat would have
discovered it. This dentist must have a strong TMJ.
>From: John Spencer <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: - for physiotherapists in education and practice
><[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: mouthguards and muscle strength.
>Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 13:01:07 -0000
>
>Is this the same Geoff van Klaveren that used to work in Wimbledon?
>
>
>John Spencer
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Geoff van Klaveren" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 4:00 PM
>Subject: mouthguards and muscle strength.
>
>
> > In a recent article in Rugby World (not a scientific journal!!!)an
>Italian
> > dentist by the name of Dr Daniele Chiesa has claimed that up to 19%
>strength
> > loss occurs when rugby players wear gumshileds. The rationale for this
> > statement is that the wearing of the gumshiled prevent the mouth from
> > closing properly, allowing malalignment. Inorder to make a strength
>effort
> > we have to clench our teeth such as in weight lifting. Being prevented
>from
> > doing so our neuro-muscular system is affected and so we lose
>strength!!!
> >
> > In all my rugby days and athletic days if one was trying to lift a heavy
> > weight or throw a javelin or shot one generally shouts or yells to get
>that
> > extra bit of effort. I personally have never cleched my teeth. Maybe
>thats
> > where I went wrong.
> >
> > I have never come across this theory nor can I find anything in the
> > literature about this claim. A 19% strength reduction is a rather
> > significant figure if it is correct. Can anyone enlighten me on this. If
> > this dentist is correct and he has changed all the Italian team's
>gumshields
> > then maybe they might win a game this season in the 6 Nations
>tournament!!!
> >
> >
> > Geoff van Klaveren
> >
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