Introduction Sleep has a crucial importance in human life, covering several physiological functions, which are sometimes altered by associated disorders, including Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS). In particular, athletes require restorative sleep in order to achieve competitive sport performance. Aim of the study The aim of this study is to establish whether physical activity can play a protective role in OSAS. Athletes' routines are analysed, particularly in relation to sleep and oral hygiene, to investigate the prevalence of OSAS and caries, respectively. Materials and methods A questionnaire was distributed to a mixed population of both athletes and non-athletes. The questionnaire consists of three parts: the first investigates the individual's level of physical activity; the second part includes a screening for OSAS, based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the STOP-BANG questionnaire; the last part focuses on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during physical activity. Results 255 responses were collected: the sample includes 46 non-athletes and 209 athletes, of whom 147 are competitive. The study focuses on a sample of athletes who practise mainly aerobic activities, as 66.3% of competitive athletes practice triathlon, swimming or cycling. 29 people, or 11% of the total sample, stated that they had experienced episodes of respiratory apnoea during sleep. More than 80% report having had at least one caries involving permanent tooth. Conclusions The results of the survey are in line with the prevalence reported in the literature and indicate that OSAS is still a little-known condition, despite the fact that it has been shown to be widespread. Caries is also very common in sports due to the continuous intake of sugary drinks during training
Introduzione Il sonno ha un’importanza cruciale nella vita umana, ricoprendo diverse funzioni fisiologiche, le quali sono talvolta alterate da disturbi associati, tra cui la Sindrome della Apnee Ostruttive del Sonno (OSAS). In particolare, gli atleti necessitano di un riposo ristoratore per poter raggiungere performance sportive competitive. Scopo dello studio Lo scopo di questo studio è di stabilire se l’attività fisica possa avere un ruolo protettivo verso l’OSAS. Si analizza la routine degli sportivi, in modo particolare in rapporto al sonno e all’igiene orale, per indagare rispettivamente circa la prevalenza di OSAS e carie. Materiali e metodi Un questionario è stato distribuito ad una popolazione mista, composta sia da sportivi sia da persone non sportive. Il questionario è composto di tre parti: la prima indaga il livello di attività fisica del soggetto; la seconda parte include uno screening per le OSAS, basato sulla Scala di Epworth per la valutazione della sonnolenza (Epworth Sleepiness Scale, ESS) e sul questionario STOP-BANG; l’ultima parte si concentra sul consumo di bevande zuccherate durate l’attività fisica. Risultati Sono state raccolte 255 risposte: il campione include 46 non atleti e 209 atleti, di cui 147 sono agonisti. Lo studio si focalizza su un campione di atleti che praticano principalmente attività aerobiche, dato che il 66.3% degli atleti agonisti pratica triathlon, nuoto o ciclismo. 29 persone, o l’11% del campione totale, afferma che ha vissuto episodi di apnea respiratoria durante il sonno. Più dell’80% riporta di aver avuto almeno una carie in un dente permanente. Conclusioni I risultati dell’indagine sono in linea con la prevalenza riportata in letteratura e indicano che OSAS è ancora una condizione poco conosciuta, nonostante sia emerso essere molto diffusa. La patologia cariosa è anch’essa molto comune negli sport a causa della continua assunzione di bevande zuccherate durante gli allenamenti.
Abitudini di sonno e performance sportiva negli atleti: studio tramite questionario
DALLA LIBERA, SOFIA
2022/2023
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Introduction Sleep has a crucial importance in human life, covering several physiological functions, which are sometimes altered by associated disorders, including Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (OSAS). In particular, athletes require restorative sleep in order to achieve competitive sport performance. Aim of the study The aim of this study is to establish whether physical activity can play a protective role in OSAS. Athletes' routines are analysed, particularly in relation to sleep and oral hygiene, to investigate the prevalence of OSAS and caries, respectively. Materials and methods A questionnaire was distributed to a mixed population of both athletes and non-athletes. The questionnaire consists of three parts: the first investigates the individual's level of physical activity; the second part includes a screening for OSAS, based on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and the STOP-BANG questionnaire; the last part focuses on the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages during physical activity. Results 255 responses were collected: the sample includes 46 non-athletes and 209 athletes, of whom 147 are competitive. The study focuses on a sample of athletes who practise mainly aerobic activities, as 66.3% of competitive athletes practice triathlon, swimming or cycling. 29 people, or 11% of the total sample, stated that they had experienced episodes of respiratory apnoea during sleep. More than 80% report having had at least one caries involving permanent tooth. Conclusions The results of the survey are in line with the prevalence reported in the literature and indicate that OSAS is still a little-known condition, despite the fact that it has been shown to be widespread. Caries is also very common in sports due to the continuous intake of sugary drinks during trainingFile | Dimensione | Formato | |
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