PhysicallyFIT

Many of us that workout, exercise, or engage in sports on a regular basis, love the feeling we

get from it. The added energy, strength, balance and inner peace that physical activity gives us

is an important part of our lives and who we are. For some of us, the internal drive to improve

our emotional and physical states is what keeps us motivated and driven.

Better strength and balance

means better results.

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But, it happens - THE CEILING

We all eventually hit the ceiling. You

know it; that point you just can't seem to

get past. For some of us, it's during a particular

strength workout. For others, it's

that point during a sport that we just can't

move beyond. You've been working on

your golf swing for years, but you still

lack precise balance and you can't drive

the ball as far as you know you can. After

eight minutes into your kickboxing routine,

you have lost your focus, accuracy,

and speed. On the football field, you are

always a step behind and seem to be just

lacking that little extra quickness that

would give you the edge. Half way

through your body sculpting class, you

just want to quit.

But what if we could break through the

ceiling? How would it make you feel? We

all strive for our goals but one extremely

important aspect of our routines that is

often overlooked is POSTURAL ALIGNMENT.

Optimal postural alignment is the KEY

to better balance, strength, coordination,

speed, focus, accuracy and precision. This

is the exact reason that when we are

learning a new sport, exercise routine, or

adding a new element to our workouts,

we always start with proper positioning

and technique. Ground zero is always

correct postural alignment. Unfortunately,

what happens so often to us that we get

away from the basics and we struggle

with improvement.

Correct postural alignment begins in your

head. Not mentally, but physically. In

90% of the population, the lower jaw is

not in the optimal position. This incorrect

postural position of the jaw leads to a

"domino effect" throughout the body.

Commonly, the facial, neck and shoulder

muscles become sore and thus require

more energy for their use. When muscle

activity requires excessive energy input,

the resulting inefficiency leads to quick

muscle fatigue, imbalance, and reduced

strength output. Most notable with poor

postural alignment of the jaw is the lack

of ideal balance and proper alignment

throughout the body. All these factors

cause us to hit the ceiling.

What if there was a simple way to

reposition your jaw into the optimal postural

position and give you better balance

and improved upper body strength?

Could you reach your goals faster? Could

you run that extra mile, swim those extra

five laps, or increase your upper body

strength to improve your golf game?

There is such a way and it's call the

Pure Power Mouthguard (PPM). This is

no ordinary athletic mouthguard you buy

at a sporting goods store. This specialized

mouthguard is extraordinary in purpose,

design, and function. It combines the

impact absorbing abilities of a traditional

athletic mouthguard while maintaining

your jaw in the optimal postural position.

By helping to properly align and relax the

facial muscles, the Pure Power

Mouthguard improves muscle recruitment

and vertebrae alignment. That's the

unique edge you may need. The result is

improved balance and strength.

The PPM was developed from a very

effective scientifically proven dental

treatment for TMJ (Temporomandibular

Joint syndrome) patients. A neuromuscular

repositioning orthotic was originally

designed to treat TMJ patients and the

pain associated with the syndrome, which

includes clenching, headaches, dizziness,

and earaches. Patients with jaw problems,

not only experienced a reduction in their

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symptoms with a neuromuscular

orthotic,

but they are also

experienced increased

upper body strength

and improved balance.

It was from these

coincidental findings

that the PPM was

adapted and developed to improve athletic performance.

“Professional athletes including the Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina

Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Garth McAdoo (golf), Derrick

Walser (hockey), and Joe Lowden (marathon runner) have all

benefited form the PPM with improved balance, strength, and

performance. 15 National Hockey League teams recently ordered

the PPM for the upcoming season.”

“If you are looking for a more powerful golf swing, improved

kickboxing endurance, or general increased physical performance,

the Pure Power Mouthguard may help you EXPLODE

YOUR POTENTIAL. Visit www.ppmmouthguard or www.davidkaffey.

com for more information.”

Dr. David Kaffey is the owner of Main Line Dental

Aesthetics located at 12 South Valley Rd., Paoli, PA. His

practice is dedicated to improving people's lives. For more

information log onto www.DavidKaffey.com or call

610-644-2502. Contact David at dkaffey@phillyfitmagazine.

com.

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