Athletic Trainers Steve Sawchak and Will Baum spoke to the 2nd year practicum course this week on mouthguards. Steve and Will both are responsible for the athletic health care of the Missouri State University Football team as well as Men’s and Women’s Golf.
Steve and Will were able to relate some of their experiences with various types of mouthguards and appropriate use in athletic settings. In addition, these two shared valuable insight of the clinical indications for mouthguards including what they will (and will not) prevent.
Several types of mouthguards were brought into the class and a demonstration was preformed of how to form a guard off of a mold created by a local dentist.