We asked Dr. Im about the role of sleep in injury recovery, what is considered optimal sleep, and when someone should be referred for pathological sleep.
Timestamps
(8:50) What signs & symptoms may indicate less than optimal sleep
(11:09) Sleep and recovery
(17:16) Stages of sleep
(18:23) Adapting stages of sleep
(21:32) Recommendations to improve sleep quality
(25:40) Special considerations for maintaining optimal sleep
(27:21) Role of naps in improving sleep quality
(30:39) Optimal timing of naps
(31:49) Relationship of mental health and sleep
(34:40) Pathological sleep
(41:05) Changing the circadian rhythm
(43:59) When to refer an athlete with pathological sleep
(46:30) Monitoring sleep
Action Item: What are some talking points you use with athletes to educate about their sleep and importance of sleep?--
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