Oh man. You are telling us that Barry Bonds didn't need BALCO? That Roger Clemens should have bypassed Brian McNamee on the way to Cooperstown? That a new mouth guard on the market will produce performance-enhancing results equal to HGH or steroids? That's going to be hard to chew on.
This is what the Wizard of Odds says. As the best college football site on the Internet, those boys know what they are talking about.
The Pure Power Mouthguard, manufactured by Pure Power Athletics Group, uses bilateral electrical stimulation to relax face muscles, allowing the rest of the body to work more effectively.
Ninety percent of people don't align their jaws properly, according to the manufacturer's site, which causes facial muscles to be "unhappy." The company said there was a physical connection between these muscles and body posture, which in turn has an impact on athletic performance.
Forget sports. How about the ACT/SATs? L-SATs? How about Hilary Clinton on the campaign trail. Is there enough time to get her jaws aligned properly for big wins in Texas and Ohio tomorrow?
Maybe that won't happen. But the claim of lower jaw alignment producing improved balance and increased upper body strength? Come on this is 2008. Perhaps proper lower jaw alignment will decrease headaches, or allow you to chew properly. But increased upper body strength? Bite us.
University athletes will be trying out a new mouth guard that safely reproduces some of the effects of steroids and the human growth hormone, said Dr. Michael Bixby, a Rutgers College alumnus.
He said players from the Rutgers football and basketball teams would likely test the product as part of an intense University study that aims to determine the guard's reported benefits, although Jason Baum, assistant athletic director for football media and public relations, said he was not aware of any such plans at press time.
Right about now Rutgers should be looking at their graduation rolls. Someone slipped by without taking a science course.
Of course mouthguards are important to prevent dental and facial injuries. TMJ is a problem in sports. But these claims of enhanced performance? Let's hope no one bites on that claim.
There has been a significant increase in the number of individuals participating in contact sports. As a result, every effort must be made to provide the athletes with protection against mouth injuries. In this review the use, construction and benefits of mouthguards in all sports has been described. There is unanimous opinion attesting to the benefits of such protective devices and in those sports where the athlete is required to wear a mouth guard, a dramatic decrease in the number and severity of injuries has been reported...
Studies on performance enhancement as a result of mandibular orthopaedic repositioning appliances have also been reviewed. Long term studies are required to assess the claims of ergogenic enhancement utilising proper study design. Current evidence exists relating to the effects of psychological phenomena on athletic performance, and it is believed the placebo effect contributes to the findings of performance improvement.
I must say the Pure Power people might be on to somehting here
Tufts U did a double blind study on jaw positioning in relation to strength and they found a positive relationship
They even ruled out placebo effect
Furthermore they did a test on the MORA, the appliance invented in the 80's and they also found it to be effective
Steroid nation I can see why your site is not too popular
Your background checking is not up to par thus leading you to be an unreliable source of info. WHat happens when they publish a study as the story says later on this year and the results are positive
Are you going to say Rutgers is a HIGH SCHOOL
Dude you will have a credibility problem
cheers
Fitness Guru
Posted by: Fitness Guru | 03/12/2008 at 17:20
I agree with Fitness Guru!
I have been so addicted to reading about roids and alternatives.
To be honest, i will be getting a PPM so my big thing can stay big and so I don't become small. the gals will love me for it. Joseph Williams, recruit for the Penguins hockey team
Posted by: Joseph Williams | 03/12/2008 at 17:29
The science from this contraption is said to be from a Dr. B Jankelson. His last publication was in 1986, about 22 years ago.
We see no publications on the founder of this PPP, a Dr. Makkar.
If there is a study, reference it. Otherwise the entire thing is bogus. Doubt we will be grinding our teeth at night about this.
Posted by: GRG | 03/12/2008 at 17:57
I love reading stuff like this on the post.
Everybody is stuck on saying that this maybe bogus.
However , you are not asking the following question: : What if it does work?"
I just got off the phone with one of our professional athletes that uses the PPM , and he is glad to hear that people believe it is bogus, so he can have the edge to himself before people discovery that this really works!
The greatest inventions , always start off with alot of skeptism, and that is okay, because it will change the way that sports will be played!
We have major double blind studies being conducted at this moment, and the results are incredible!
MAtter of fact in one study that was conducted, and which will be published in May of 2008, the athletes did not want to return their appliances, because of the profound effect that they experienced.
I encouarge anyone to try this product, and if it does not amaze you, I will personally have the company refund your investment.
Dr. Anil Makkar
CEO and Founder of Pure Power Mouthguard
Posted by: Dr. Anil Makkar | 03/12/2008 at 22:17
Apparently, you Dr. Makkur do not understand clinical trials. If you wish to make scientific claims, then produce data, not boasts.
We are not interested in your anecdotal marketing literature. We suggest selling peach pits or something else that doesn't require double blind, placebo controlled, cross-over studies.
How does the FDA feel about it:
The FDA encourages organizations such as the ADA to develop voluntary standards for drugs and dental devices. The landmark process of gaining ADA approval of an oral irrigator as the first therapeutic device is described. The process was time consuming and expensive, and obligates the manufacturer to submit all future marketing and advertising claims for ADA review. The ADA should continue to ensure standardized guidelines for all product categories. Education of the dental profession and the consumer concerning the significance of the ADA seal of approval is encouraged.
So where is FDA and ADA positions on this device? Has it been approved?
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Here is one actual study:
Effect of a mandibular orthopedic repositioning appliance on muscular strength
J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 108, No 3, 331-333
JW Yates, TJ Koen, DM Semenick, and MM Kuftinec
Three tests of large-muscle group strength were performed on 14 football players from the University of Louisville. Strength tests were performed with no mouthpiece, with a placebo mouthpiece, and with a MORA mouthpiece. A repeated measures ANOVA showed no significant differences between any of the tests, suggesting that the MORA has no effect on muscular strength.
Posted by: grg | 03/12/2008 at 23:00
That "Dr. Makkar" sure has a lot of grammatical and spelling errors for a doctor. A
Anyway, I wouldn't rule this out since the PP MouthGuard has hit the local news here in Canada, and reportedly "a huge success".
Posted by: lajfsfsad | 03/13/2008 at 23:03
WHy is this idiot comparing the MORA and the Pure Power Mouthguard
That is like saying well a Ford Focus can only go 0 - 60 in 10 secs there for the new Porche 911 sucks as well
The Mora used an ARBITRARY MEthod to set teh individuals BITE
THE PURE POWER MOUTHGUARD INVOLVES EMG ANALYSIS AS WELL AS SOPHISTICATED JAW TRACKING TECHNOLOGY
HELLO MCFLY the More was inveted in teh time of NO cell phones no internet and no BLACKBERRIES
AND THE PILOT STUDIES ARE OUT
SHOCKING THERE IS A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEEN BITE EMG SCANS OF TEH FACIAL MUSLE GROUPS AND STRENGTH
A LITTLE KNOW UNIVERSITY CALLED TUFTS DID THE TRIALS
GRG YOU ARE A TYPICAL IDIOT WHO CONDEMNS EVERYTHING BECAUSE YOU PERSONALLY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED LITTLE OR NOTHING AND PROBABLY WORK IN A CUBICLE ANSWERING TO SOMEONE THAT IS EVEN A BIGGER IDIOT THAN YOU
Posted by: Fitness Guru | 04/01/2008 at 12:50
Don't we get tired of rants like this? Show us a study. Until then, join the ranks of BSers.
Posted by: Steroid Nation | 04/03/2008 at 17:41
Dr. Makker is on to something, the problem is when he tells NFL players his device will prevent concussions (Carolina Panthers). Furthermore, his idea is not patentable and from what I have learned, is invalid in the U.S.. its cost
$800-$1000 is prohibitive, no parent would pay such a cost. It uses a myometer, a device used to fatigue facial muscles, the process is time consuming and does not evaluate the entire head and neck, only the facial nerves. The Tufts TMJ specialist and doctor linked to the removal of the NFL medical advisor to the NFL in ESPN magazine, is the head and neck specialist of the N.E. Patriots he has an accredited and patented procedure that evaluates these orthopedic structures and plots a course of fitting for each individual. Using MORA principles in part, it achieves the same result as the PPM as far as strength is concerned, yet it puts the athlete in his best physiological position to receive a blow to the jaw. One dentist trained to make it in Massachusetts fits groups of 10 for $185-$250 each. The majority of Patriot players wear the same device, they have had two concussions in the past two years, the Colts over twenty in the same time span. Some players even say it is their secret in the weight room. The doctor has the right idea a higher level of care and understanding is needed in this area, but strength is not the concern, concussion is of epidemic levels. Research and evidence based case studies are needed to sway the public to fund this research, helping prevent concussion should supercede any other concerns, yet the NFL is reluctant to recognize what the medical community has already. www.mahercor.com
Posted by: Mark | 05/03/2008 at 22:47
let me get this staight MARk Picot of Mahercor labs who produces the maher guard(no bias aucorse) You say that your gaurd can do what the pure powe mouthguard does without having to pay $ 2000 per guard?
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