Spontaneous Activation of the Masseter Muscle in Balance Tasks: The Functional Relationship Between Postural Control and the Stomatognathic System in Healthy Adults

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between masseter muscle activation and postural control in healthy adults.
• Measured spontaneous masseter EMG activation during balance tasks.
• Assessed postural control parameters and balance performance.
• Evaluated masseter sensitivity and head posture measures.
• Significant relationships identified between masseter EMG activation and balance tasks.
• Correlations found between masseter sensitivity, head posture, and balance performance.
• Findings indicate a potential neuromuscular interaction between the stomatognathic system and postural control.