My name is Barry Portnoy
We can only improve an athlete's performance if he has dysfunction in his Head and Neck and Occlusion that we can see
If that is the case than we can performance enhance the athlete
Where do we start this process
1. We know what it looks like when your posture is out of wack and you have a poor bite
2. If you stand in front of the athlete you will notice the following:
For a Right Handed Dominant Athlete
1. Head is Not Centered over his Spine
His Head is Tilted to the Left and Forward
2. He Has a Rounding of His Shoulders
3. His Right Shoulder is Lower than his Left
4. His Left Hip is Lower than his Right Hip
5. His Left Knee is Lower than his Right Knee
6. His Rib Cage is Not Symmetrical (This decreases lung capacity and negatively affects Stamina. A decreased lung capacity also decrease oxygen to the brain. This decreases an athltete's ability to concentration and focus under stress.)
7. This Body Asymmetry, Vertebral Malaligment Hinders Athletic Performance
8. FHP Forward Head Posture is the Archiles Heal
9. Is there any Dental Midline Asymmetry
10. A Great Athlete's Adaptive Mechanisms kick in and without knowing the neck starts coming forward.
11. Once we can show him something different, it is like a "WOW" factor. We can Improve his Game Time Execution
HOW DOES THIS BASEBALL PROJECT HYPOTHOSIS WORK:
IF AN ATHLETE HAS
CRANIO-MANDIBULAR-CERVICAL
(HEAD-NECK-C SPINE)
(OCCIPUT-C1-C2)
ISSUES (AS A RESULT OF WHEN THE BITE IS INHIBITING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HEAD & NECK POSITION)
BY USING A MOUTHGUARD TO MANAGE OCCIPUT TO CERVICAL VERTEBRAL POSITION CAN WE ALTER SKELETAL AND MUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY AND AIRWAY DYNAMICS TO GIVE THE ATHLETE
BETTER VERTEBRAL ALIGNMENT
BETTER MUSCLE RECRUITMENT
BETTER OXYGEN / CARBON DIOXIDE
EXCHANGE
AND AS A RESULT OF THAT
CAN WE IMPROVE THE ATHLETES
STRENGTH
FLEXIBILITY
BALANCE
RANGE OF MOTION
STAMINA AND ENDURANCE
DURING GAME TIME EXECUTION
We use a combination of MORA TMJ Appliance Theory and PRI MOOO MANDIBULAR OCCIPITAL OCCLUSAL ORTHODIC Splint Appliance Neutral Theory Positioning Incorprated into a Type III Mouthpiece taking into consideration:
Your Age: It works best we find if you are at least 16 1/2 years old
Dental Occlusion
TMJ
Body Asymmetry
Vertebral Alignment
Muscle Recruitment
Cranio-Mandibular-Cervical Relationship as it relates to Posterior Rotation of the Cranium and Forward Head Posture
FINALLY: SEE THIS VIDEO
How important is Skeletal Alignment as it affects the Muscle Physiology of an athlete to help him perform better?
How Important is Flexibiltiy to an Athlete?
How Important is BETTER Vertebral Alignment to an Athlete?
WATCH BELOW and SEE WHY it can be important.
A Mouthguard Is the Only Variable In Changing His Skeletal and Muscle Physiology!
How Important Is Strength To An Athlete?
Is A Stronger Athlete Better Than A Weaker Athlete?
Is A Stronger Baseball Player Better Than A Weaker Baseball Layer?
How Important is BETTER Vertebral Alignment to an Athlete?
How Important is Breathing To An Athlete?
We Will Control Your Airway Space Opening Through Our Mouthguard So That We Can Help You Breathe Easier Thorughout The Game. So When You Need To DIg Deeper During The Last 10 Minutes When Most Games Are Won Or Lost You Will Have An Advantage
How Important is BETTER Vertebral Alignment for an Athlete?
With respect to this Baseball project:
To Give Athlete A Competitive Edge
Playing At Your Optimal "FIXED JAW POSITION"
Goals: "With Mouth Device As Only Variables"
1. Can we Visually Alter the Athlete's FHP and Postural
Chain for Better Vertebral Alignment and
Muscle Recruitment
2. Can we Improve his
Body Symmetry - Vertebral Alignment
Grip Mechanics - Stronger Muscle Recruitment
Stance Mechanics - Core Balance
Swing Mechanics - Flexibilty
Hand-Eye-Ball Coordination - Posture
Hit Ball Harder - Strength
Hit Ball Farther - Strength
Run Faster - Body Symmetry
Increase Pitch Velocity - Range of Motion
3. Does Athlete Want To Wear a Mouthpiece in High School Sports Not Requiring One?
4. Are Mouthpiece Device Results Placebo or Real?
5. Does Athlete has any Positive or Negative comments
about wearing the Mouthpiece Device?
6. Do you feel your Performance Improved by 1-2-3-5% or Hindered your Performance?
Thanks for listening
Dr Portnoy
Cell. 508-479-3065
