ArticleArthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation2025
Sleep Quality and Cognitive Skills Impact Neurocognitive Function and Reduce Sports-Related Injury Risk.
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Abstract
Injury prevention in sports is critically influenced by cognitive factors, particularly sleep quality and cognitive skills. Research has underscored the role of cognitive processes in injury risk and recovery, highlighting that inadequate sleep and poor cognitive functioning can significantly elevate injury susceptibility. Despite the well-documented benefits of adequate sleep and cognitive training in mitigating injury risk, access to sports psychology expertise is limited among athletes and health care providers. This work reviews the literature on the effectiveness of cognitive skills and sleep training in reducing sports-related injuries. Sleep affects musculoskeletal recovery, cognitive function, and immune response, which may further exacerbate injury risk. Neurobiological processes during sleep are crucial for muscle repair, cognitive function, and immune efficiency, all of which are integral to reducing the injury risk in athletes. Environmental factors such as travel schedules, training intensity, and competitive pressures disrupt sleep and increase the risk of injury. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia has shown promise in addressing sleep disturbances by improving sleep habits and addressing cognitive distress related to sleep. In addition, cognitive skills training, including mental skills training and mindfulness, enhances perceptual awareness, decision making, and reaction times, potentially reducing injury incidence by improving cognitive and motor function. Evidence supports the pivotal role of sleep and cognitive skills in preventing sports injuries. Interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and mental skills training can effectively address these factors, suggesting that integrating these approaches into athlete training programs could significantly enhance injury prevention strategies. Level of Evidence: Level V, expert opinion.
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