AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-The Role of Sleep in Health and Performance

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The video features a panelist discussing the topic of sleep in athletes. The panelist starts by acknowledging that sleep was previously undervalued but has gained recognition as an important aspect of performance enhancement. They highlight the role of professional athletes like LeBron and Kobe in emphasizing the importance of sleep for optimal performance. The panelist then discusses various studies on athlete sleep patterns, noting differences in sleep quality and duration compared to recommended guidelines for the general population. Factors such as training, performance anxiety, travel, and electronic device usage before bed are identified as possible contributors to poor sleep in athletes. The panelist presents evidence showing the impact of sleep on athletic performance, including the effects on physical abilities and injury rates. They further discuss interventions to improve athlete sleep, including sleep extension, napping, sleep banking, and circadian rhythm management. The panelist also provides insights into the use of medications, such as melatonin and zolpidem, for short-term adjustment to sleep disruptions. The importance of individualized treatment and the potential limitations of sleep monitoring devices are mentioned. Overall, the video emphasizes the crucial role of sleep in athlete well-being and performance, highlighting the need for athletes and sports medicine teams to prioritize and optimize sleep.

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Matthew Baird, MD

Keywords

sleep in athletes

performance enhancement

professional athletes

athlete sleep patterns

impact of sleep on athletic performance

interventions to improve athlete sleep