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Kenneth C Vitale¹, Roberts Owens², Susan R Hopkins³

¹Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, La Jolla, United States.

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Elite athletes need quality sleep for optimal health and performance. Sleep deprivation negatively impacts athletic abilities, while sleep extension and banking sleep can enhance them.

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Sports Medicine
Exercise Physiology
Sleep Science

Background:

Sleep is crucial for elite athletes' health and recovery.
Limited research exists on sleep deprivation's specific impact on athletic performance.
Understanding sleep's role is vital for sports medicine providers.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the effects of sleep deprivation and extension on athletic performance.
To highlight cognitive and physical impacts of altered sleep in athletes.
To discuss the concept of banking sleep for performance enhancement.

Main Methods:

Literature review summarizing existing studies.
Analysis of sleep deprivation and extension effects on various performance metrics.
Inclusion of cognitive function and decision-making impacts.

Main Results:

Sleep deprivation significantly impairs reaction time, accuracy, strength, and endurance.
Cognitive functions like judgment and decision-making are negatively affected by sleep loss.
Sleep extension improves reaction times, mood, sprint times, and accuracy in specific sports skills.

Conclusions:

Sleep deprivation poses significant risks to athletic performance and health.
Sleep extension and banking sleep are effective strategies to enhance athletic capabilities.
Prioritizing sleep quality is a simple, effective method for athletes, avoiding risky supplements.