Fitter Radio Episode 294 - Dr Charles Samuels
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
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Athlete Sleep Screening
- Prioritize identifying athletes with clinically significant sleep disturbances for targeted intervention.
- Utilize the Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ) for accurate assessment, as traditional tools like the PSQI overestimate issues in healthy populations.
- Focus on sleep education for the majority (80-90%) of athletes who likely only require general guidance on sleep and recovery.
- Offer specialized support and treatment to the 10-13% with identified disorders through resources like online assessments, consultations, and sleep studies.
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