Accession Number:

ADA224482

Title:

The Effects of Athletic Mouth Protectors upon Work of Breathing during Exercise

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH

Personal Author(s):

• Phoenix, Rodney D.

Report Date:

1990-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

91.0

Abstract:

A clinical investigation was undertaken to determine the effects of commonly-used athletic mouth protectors upon work of breathing during exercise. Results of the investigation indicated a significant increase in work of breathing when intraoral mouth protectors were used. Statistical analyses did not indicate a significant difference between the three types of mouth protectors utilized in this investigation.

Descriptors:

• *ORAL HEALTH
• *PROTECTIVE MASKS
• STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
• EXERCISE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• THESES
• CLINICAL MEDICINE
• RESPIRATION

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Stress Physiology
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE