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Experimental Analysis of the Use of Cranial Electromyography in Athletes and Clinical Implications

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  • Alessio Danilo Inchingolo

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Carmela Pezzolla

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Assunta Patano

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Sabino Ceci

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Anna Maria Ciocia

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Grazia Marinelli

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Giuseppina Malcangi

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Valentina Montenegro

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Filippo Cardarelli

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Fabio Piras

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Irene Ferrara

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Biagio Rapone

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy)

  • Ioana Roxana Bordea

    (Department of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dentistry, Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

  • Dario Di Stasio

    (Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Via L. De Crecchio 6, 80138 Naples, Italy)

  • Antonio Scarano

    (Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Felice Lorusso

    (Department of Innovative Technologies in Medicine and Dentistry, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy)

  • Andrea Palermo

    (Implant Dentistry College of Medicine and Dentistry Birmingham, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B4 6BN, UK)

  • Kenan Ferati

    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Tetovo, 1220 Tetovo, North Macedonia)

  • Angelo Michele Inchingolo

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Francesco Inchingolo

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Daniela Di Venere

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Gianna Dipalma

    (Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, Italy
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

Abstract

Background: Cranial surface electromyography is assumed to analyze the correlation between the stomatognathic apparatus and the muscular system and its implications on the physical status of professional athletes. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate surface cranial electromyography as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of occlusal and muscular disorders in professional athletes. Methods: A sample of 25 athletes (mean age 23 years, 20 men and 5 women) underwent electromyographic recording; among them, 13 had a sports injury condition (symptomatic athletes), while 12 were in perfect physical condition (asymptomatic athletes). At odontostomatological examination, 6 showed cranio-mandibular disorders (dysfunctional athletes), while 19 showed no disorders (functional athletes). The treatment plan to resolve the symptoms of the dysfunctional athletes was chosen based on the electromyographic data. One month after the start of therapy with an occlusal splint, a follow-up was performed, and the results were compared with the initial data. Results: Statistical analysis showed that the chosen therapy following the use of electromyography was effective in 72% of cases, while 28% of patients did not respond to therapy ( p = 0.028). Conclusions: The use of cranial electromyography in competitive athletes is a valuable tool in therapeutic choice aimed at balancing occlusal loads and improving the patient’s global tonic postural attitude, resulting in positive feedback in the qualitative assessment of sports performance.

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  • Alessio Danilo Inchingolo & Carmela Pezzolla & Assunta Patano & Sabino Ceci & Anna Maria Ciocia & Grazia Marinelli & Giuseppina Malcangi & Valentina Montenegro & Filippo Cardarelli & Fabio Piras & Ire, 2022. "Experimental Analysis of the Use of Cranial Electromyography in Athletes and Clinical Implications," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-12, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:13:p:7975-:d:851512
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