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Oluwatoyosi B A Owoeye1, Anthony Breitbach1, Flavio Esposito2
1Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Dysfunctional sleep patterns are common in collegiate athletes. Poor sleep quality significantly increases the risk of injury in student-athletes, highlighting a need for screening and intervention.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Sleep Science
- Athletic Performance
Background:
- Collegiate athletes often face demanding schedules impacting sleep.
- Understanding sleep patterns is crucial for injury prevention in sports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sleep characteristics in collegiate soccer and basketball players.
- To determine the relationship between sleep quality and injury risk.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study involving 181 NCAA D1 and NAIA Tier 1 student-athletes.
- Data collected via preseason questionnaires on sleep and injury history.
- Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) used to assess sleep disturbances.
Main Results:
- Over 38% of athletes reported mild to severe sleep difficulties.
- 36.1% experienced insufficient sleep duration (<7 hours).
- Poor sleep quality was linked to a 2.2-fold increased odds of injury (P=0.039).
Conclusions:
- Prevalent sleep disturbances exist among collegiate soccer and basketball athletes.
- Poor sleep quality is a significant predictor of athletic injury.
- Regular sleep screening and timely interventions are recommended for student-athletes.
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