ArticleFunctional neurology
Effect of three different jaw positions on postural stability during standing.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- TENS/EMG-guided myocentric mandibular positioning: a systematic review and evidence map.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Pooled it
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- Correlation between concurrent activation potentiation of hand grip strength and core stability endurance in medical university students.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Jaw Exercises Applied in Addition to Cervical Stabilization Exercises in Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Mandible Position and Chewing Preference Side Do Not Alter Plantar Support in Children Aged 4-11 Years.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2024Article
- Effect of pain on cranio-cervico-mandibular function and postural stability in people with temporomandibular joint disorders.The Korean journal of pain · 2024Article
- Effects of remote facilitation on ankle joint movement: Focusing on occlusal strength and balance.Health science reports · 2023Article
- Effect of static and dynamic jaw positions on postural stability among people with blindness.Brain and behavior · 2022Article
- The correlation between back posture and sagittal jaw position in adult orthodontic patients.Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences · 2021Article
- Can jaw position affect the fine motor activity of the hand during writing?Brain and behavior · 2020Article
- Influence of different jaw positions on dynamic balance using Y-balance test.Brain and behavior · 2020Article
- Effect of different head-neck-jaw postures on cervicocephalic kinesthetic sense.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2017Article
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Abstract
Studies in the literature show that jaw and neck regions are linked anatomically, biomechanically and neurologically. Voluntary clenching has been shown to improve muscle strength and performance of various motor tasks. Information from the neck sensory-motor system is reported to be important for posture. Hence it is reasonable to believe that activation of the jaw sensory-motor system has the potential to modulate posture. In a sample of 116 healthy subjects, we compared center of gravity (COG) velocity during quiet standing on a foam surface during three test positions: i) resting jaw, ii) open jaw, and iii) clenching; these were tested in two conditions: with eyes open and with eyes closed. The COG velocity decreased significantly during clenching in comparison to both open and resting jaw positions (p<0.0001). This suggests that the jaw sensory-motor system can modulate postural mechanisms. We conclude that jaw clenching can enhance postural stability during standing on an unstable surface in both the presence and absence of visual input in healthy adults and suggest that this should be taken into consideration in treatment and rehabilitation planning for patients with postural instability.
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