Are oral health and fixed orthodontic appliances associated with sports injuries and postural stability in elite junior male soccer players?
Abstract Background Dental caries and periodontitis are associated with elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines which may trigger muscle fatigue during exercise, a strong risk factor for sports injuries. Fixed orthodontic appliances (FOA) may cause poor oral health and may disturb propriocepti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13102-018-0105-5 |