Hello All, I'm seeking the latest and more empirical resources to inform the development of sleep clinic for division 1 athletes to enhance sleep and potential for performance/emotional-wellbeing. These college student athletes are faced with many nuances of sleep patterns such as long travel for competition. Case studies or exemplary examples of how other Universities, Centers, etc. have gone about this. Thank you!
Dear Colter,
modest sleep disorders are indication for several herbal medicines, but clinical evidence for oral use is weak and effects seem to be quite small.
In the 90ies we performed controlled studies with herbal bath additives and had shown significant improvement of sleep quality by e.g. citronella oil 4 and g per 100 L Bath for 30 min. Etheric oils are easily absorbed transdermally.
Unfortunately our studies had never been confirmed by other researchers.... and the research topic "Phytobalneology" not been received by Phytotherapy nor Balneology research scenes.
I would be happy to give more informations
Bernhard
Brilliant idea. sleep undermines every aspect of performance. I work with a DIV II national ice skating champ who was told by US skating that one night's sleep reduction reduces jump accuracy by 40%. (which means you just lost your gold medal) I'll see if I can get source data and get it too you.
I work in organ transplant and was to complete a sleep tracking study on these folks but have had to increase enrollment into next year.
Outcomes will be humoral blood levels of pro inflammatory, anxiety levels and several other factors so, Clayton, data won't be ready at least until mid-summer. It may be transferrable data to well individuals.
C. Joseph Yelvington DPT
Clinical Research Specialist-Rehab
Mayo Clinic Florida
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