EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 16 MIN
20: Sleep Interventions in Elite Sports
from Listen, Learn, Adapt · host Anthony Novello
This systematic review investigates various sleep interventions for elite athletes, addressing a critical aspect of their performance and well-being. The authors highlight that most elite athletes experience insufficient sleep due to factors like demanding training and travel schedules. The study explores interventions such as sleep hygiene education, napping, cold water immersion, light therapy, and nutritional supplementation.Bilgoe SC, den Hollander S, van Rensberg DJ, Hendricks S, Kerkhoffs G, Gouttebarge V. Sleep interventions in elite sport - a systematic review. S Afr J Sports Med. 2025;37(1):v37i1a18811. Published 2025 Feb 15. doi:10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18811Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT@anthonynovello.dpt
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This systematic review investigates various sleep interventions for elite athletes, addressing a critical aspect of their performance and well-being. The authors highlight that most elite athletes experience insufficient sleep due to factors like demanding training and travel schedules. The study explores interventions such as sleep hygiene education, napping, cold water immersion, light therapy, and nutritional supplementation.Bilgoe SC, den Hollander S, van Rensberg DJ, Hendricks S, Kerkhoffs G, Gouttebarge V. Sleep interventions in elite sport - a systematic review. S Afr J Sports Med. 2025;37(1):v37i1a18811. Published 2025 Feb 15. doi:10.17159/2078-516X/2025/v37i1a18811Follow Dr. Anthony Novello, PT, DPT@anthonynovello.dpt
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