Athlete topic brief

Sleep and recovery

Sleep changes can be a burden in themselves and a signal worth discussing.

Why this shows up in sport

Travel, early starts, late competition, pain and pressure can all affect sleep. Persistent difficulty deserves professional assessment rather than blame.

Questions to sit with

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  • 01

    What changed and when?

  • 02

    Is sleep affecting safety, mood or daily function?

  • 03

    Who can assess this beyond giving generic recovery advice?

One next step

Record the pattern briefly and discuss persistent or severe change with a health professional.

Evidence base used for this draft

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