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Sleep interventions in elite sport - a systematic review
S C Bilgoe1,2, S den Hollander3,4, Dc Janse van Rensberg5
1Amsterdam UMC, location University of Amsterdam, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
South African Journal of Sports Medicine
|February 17, 2025
Summary
Sleep hygiene education is the most effective intervention for improving sleep quantity in elite athletes. Supplementation and light therapy also enhance sleep quality and quantity, aiding athletic performance.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Sleep Medicine
- Performance Optimization
Background:
- Elite athletes face sleep disruptions impacting performance and well-being.
- Optimizing sleep is crucial for athletic success and recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize research on sleep interventions in elite sports.
- To provide evidence-based guidance for enhancing athlete sleep quantity and quality.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.
- Searched SCOPUS, PubMed, and Web of Science in September 2023.
- Included studies meeting specific inclusion criteria.
Main Results:
- Analyzed 32 studies from 1014 retrieved.
- Sleep hygiene education most effective for sleep quantity.
- Supplementation and light therapy improved both sleep quality and quantity.
- Cold water immersion and mindfulness showed potential for sleep quality improvement.
Conclusions:
- Sleep hygiene education offers significant benefits for athlete sleep quantity.
- Further research with rigorous methods is needed for conclusive findings on other interventions.
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