In this video, Dino Pinciotti, DPT, highlights the crucial role of sleep in an athlete’s overall health and performance. He explains that sleep is a key factor in proper development, athletic performance, training, recovery, and mental health. Pinciotti cites research showing that adolescent athletes who sleep less than 8 hours are 1.7 times more likely to get an injury. The presentation also covers common obstacles to good sleep, such as competition schedules, travel, and social media. He offers practical recommendations for improving sleep hygiene, such as maintaining consistent bedtimes, making the bedroom dark and cool, and avoiding screen time 60-90 minutes before bed.
