Joshua Pauley

(Two time NCAA II All American)
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Men’s Swimming

  I was very unsure about a simple mouth guard that could help with an endurance sport such as swimming, but the PPM™ mouth guard is no simple mouth guard. I have been swimming competitively for over 12 years and always have seen some sort of improvement in my times and abilities. But I never saw such a drastic change so quick, without some sort of training. Just with one day of practicing in the pool with the PPM™ mouth guard in, I found myself achieving set time much easier than before. I found myself able to maintain proper stroke longer and at a much higher rate. Over a course of two months of training with it in the pool, I felt great endurance gains and an increase in intensity during practice.

During competition is when the PPM™ mouth guard played the biggest factor. I found gains in flexibility and stability for my starts. The gains in explosive leverage lead to a six-inch further entry point than without the PPM™ mouth guard, and being a sprinter I found this to be key. During races I found I was riding a much better bodyline, also known a water posture. Also I found my turnover rate increased while maintaining power for longer distances. Being unsure at first I find that the PPM™ mouth guard is something I don’t leave behind. I would recommend it for any athlete at all levels.