2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Sleep Science

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In this video, the speaker provides a condensed overview of the issue of sleep in athletes. They discuss the neurophysiology of sleep, including the sleep active system, wake active system, and circadian system. The speaker highlights common sleep disturbances in athletes, such as insomnia disorder, sleep apnea, and circadian rhythm disorders. They emphasize the importance of quality sleep for optimal health and performance. The prevalence of sleep problems among athletes is noted, and the potential impact on mental health, athletic performance, and injury risk is discussed. The speaker suggests that screening for sleep problems and implementing sleep interventions can improve athlete performance. They also mention various resources and position statements related to sleep in athletes.

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Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR

Keywords

sleep in athletes

neurophysiology of sleep

sleep disturbances

quality sleep

athlete performance