Influence of a Vented Mouthguard on Physiological Responses in Handball
Influence of a Vented Mouthguard on Physiological Responses in Handball
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DOI:
10.1519/jsc.0000000000002596
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发表时间:
2020-07-01
影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Busse, Martin
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作者:
Schulze, Antina;Laessing, Johannes;Busse, Martin
Schulze, A, Laessing, J, Kwast, S, and Busse, M. Influence of a vented mouthguard on physiological responses in handball.J Strength Cond Res34(7): 2055-2061, 2020-Mouthguards (MGs) improve sports safety. However, airway obstruction and a resulting decrease in performance are theoretical disadvantages regarding their use. The study aim was to assess possible limitations of a "vented" MG on aerobic performance in handball. The physiological effects were investigated in 14 male professional players in a newly developed handball-specific course. The measured values were oxygen uptake, ventilation, heart rate, and lactate. Similar oxygen uptake (V?o(2)) values were observed with and without MG use (51.9 +/- 6.4 L center dot min(-1)center dot kg(-1)vs. 52.1 +/- 10.9 L center dot min(-1)center dot kg(-1)). During maximum load, ventilation was markedly lower with the vented MG (153.1 +/- 25 L center dot min(-1)vs. 166.3 +/- 20.8 L center dot min(-1)). The endexpiratory concentrations of O-2(17.2 +/- 0.5% vs. 17.6 +/- 0.8%) and CO2(4.0 +/- 0.5% vs. 3.7 +/- 0.6%) were significantly lower and higher, respectively, when using the MG. The inspiration and expiration times with and without the MG were 0.6 +/- 0.1 seconds vs. 0.6 +/- 0.1 seconds and 0.7 +/- 0.2 seconds vs. 0.6 +/- 0.2 seconds (all not significant), respectively, indicating that there was no relevant airflow restriction. The maximum load was not significantly affected by the MG. The lower ventilation for given V?o(2)values associated with MG use may be an effect of improved biomechanics and lower respiratory drive of the peripheral musculature.