The influence of intraoral devices in competitive anxiety levels of golf athletes - a pilot study

Introduction: A removable intraoral device is often manufactured in hard acrylic that is placed over the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth [ 1 ]. Currently the state of competitive anxiety is mostly observed as a specific situation constructed multidimensionally with a component both somati...

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Published in:Annals of medicine (Helsinki) 2024-01, Vol.51 (sup1), p.140-140
Main Authors: Cebola, Pedro, Almeida, André, Bernardo, Alexandra, Família, Carlos, Félix, Sérgio, Martins do Santos, José, Godinho, Catarina
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Language:English
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Summary:Introduction: A removable intraoral device is often manufactured in hard acrylic that is placed over the incisal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth [ 1 ]. Currently the state of competitive anxiety is mostly observed as a specific situation constructed multidimensionally with a component both somatic and cognitive being that this situation affects the motor and cognitive performance of the athletes during the competition [ 2 ]. This study aimed to analyze the changes in the state of anxiety with the use of intraoral devices in Golf athletes. Materials and methods: After study approval by the Ethic Commission of the Cooperativa de ensino Egas Moniz, athletes from the Centro Nacional de Formação de Golfe do Jamor (CNFGJ) were invited to participate in this study. Following the informed consent a Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder was applied. Inclusion criteria: Athletes of both genders who have signed informed consent with handicap
ISSN:0785-3890
1365-2060
DOI:10.1080/07853890.2018.1561982