Sleep habits, quality and chronotype of Paralympic athletes

Bachar, Dekkel; Douer, Osnat Fliess

doi:10.5507/euj.2021.014

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“…The study design and components of the individual SA and ISR studies have been described in detail in previous publications 8,18 . For the SA data, a survey was conducted at the 2019 SA National Championship for athletes with disabilities.…”

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“…The study design and components of the individual SA and ISR studies have been described in detail in previous publications. 8,18 For the SA data, a survey was conducted at the 2019 SA National Championship for athletes with disabilities. During the championship, athletes were approached at random at the competition venue and asked if they would be willing to participate in the study.…”

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Promotion of Para athlete well-being (the PROPEL studies): A cross-sectional study of sleep in Para athletes across two nations

Badenhorst

Brown

Runciman

et al. 2023

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Objectives Limited research exists on the sleep profiles of South African Para athletes. The aim of this study was to describe sleep quality, day-time sleepiness and chronotype of South African Para athletes, and to compare the relationship between sleep-related outcomes and demographic factors to athletes from a higher resourced country. Design A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted. Sleep-related characteristics were assessed with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Epworth Sleepiness scale and Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire. Multiple regression models were run with and without country as independent variable. Results 124 South African athletes and 52 Israeli athletes were included. 30% of South African athletes presented with excessive daytime sleepiness, 35% slept 6 hours or less/night, and 52% reported poor sleep quality. 33% of Israeli athletes reported excessive daytime sleepiness, 29% slept 6 hours or less and 56% reported poor sleep quality. Chronotype was the only variable that differed significantly between countries (over-representation of morning types in South African athletes, and intermediate types in Israeli athletes). Intermediate chronotypes had significantly greater odds of excessive daytime sleepiness (p = 0.007) and poor sleep quality (p = 0.002) than morning types, irrespective of country. Conclusion The high prevalence of poor sleep among both South African and Israeli Para athletes warrants further investigation.

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Promotion of Para athlete well-being (the PROPEL studies): A cross-sectional study of sleep in Para athletes across two nations

Badenhorst

Brown

Runciman

et al. 2023

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

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Periodic health evaluation in Para athletes: a position statement based on expert consensus

Pinheiro,

Verhagen,

Ocarino

et al. 2024

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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Para athletes present a broad range of sports-related injuries and illnesses, frequently encountering barriers when accessing healthcare services. The periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a valuable tool for continuously monitoring athletes’ health, screening for health conditions, assisting in the surveillance of health problems by establishing baseline information and identifying barriers to athlete’s performance. This position statement aims to guide sports healthcare providers in the PHE for Para athletes across key impairment categories: intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological and vision. A panel of 15 international experts, including epidemiologists, physiotherapists, optometrists and physicians with expertise in Para athlete health, convened via videoconferences to discuss the position statement’s purpose, methods and themes. They formed working groups to address clinical, cardiorespiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, nutritional status, mental and sleep health, concussion and female Para athlete health assessment considerations. The PHE’s effectiveness lies in its comprehensive approach. Health history review can provide insights into factors impacting Para athlete health, inform physical assessments and help healthcare providers understand each athlete’s needs. During the PHE, considerations should encompass the specific requirements of the sport modality and the impairment itself. These evaluations can help mitigate the common tendency of Para athletes to under-report health issues. They also enable early interventions tailored to the athlete’s health history. Moreover, the PHE serves as an opportunity to educate Para athletes on preventive strategies that can be integrated into their training routines, enhancing their performance and overall health. This position statement can potentially enhance clinical translation into practice and improve the healthcare quality for Para athletes.

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Elite performance in para-cycling: a scoping review

Smit,

Janssen,

Hettinga

et al. 2024

Eur. J. Adapt. Phys. Act.

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Elite para-cycling needs an overview of relevant and valid research to better understand and improve performance and to develop the sport, using evidence-based decision making. The aim of this scoping review was to 1) provide a research overview of performance and performance determining factors in elite para-cycling to aid coaches and elite athletes, and 2) highlight the gaps in the literature. Four databases (PubMed, SportDiscus, Scopus and MEDLINE) were systematically searched for studies on para-cycling performance and performance factors and 68 relevant studies were identified. Using a conceptual framework based on a power balance model, most studies were categorized as Athlete and Interface focused, while fewer studies focused on Equipment, External conditions, or Impairment. We found several practical matters regarding training, bike fitting, aerodynamics, and prosthetics design to help coaches and elite athletes to improve performance. However, more research is needed in all categories to improve performance and develop the sport. International collaboration among coaches, researchers, and governing bodies is vital to gain valuable research data.

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Sleep habits, quality and chronotype of Paralympic athletes

Cited by 3 publications

References 24 publications

Promotion of Para athlete well-being (the PROPEL studies): A cross-sectional study of sleep in Para athletes across two nations

Promotion of Para athlete well-being (the PROPEL studies): A cross-sectional study of sleep in Para athletes across two nations

Periodic health evaluation in Para athletes: a position statement based on expert consensus

Elite performance in para-cycling: a scoping review

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