An Olympic team of a country is provided the best facilities, training, coaching and supporting staff to ensure that they are in their best shape to win glory for the nation. Besides physical fitness, the mental wellness of the athletes is important. Most countries have even included sleep therapists in their support staff to help athletes get good sleep.
The support staff for the Indian Olympic team includes coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists as well as sleep therapists. How do they help the Olympians stay fit and perform their best? Techniques of sleep therapy Getting good rest for your body is as important as intense practice and training. Most athletes may find it impossible to fall asleep, due to stress or anxiety, the night before their event.
Lack of sleep often affects their performance too. So, the sleep therapist helps them relax and catch a good night’s sleep before their event. Sleep therapists use various techniques like playing the athlete’s favourite music, meditation and lighter exercises that induce sleep.
They evaluate the sleep patterns of each athlete with the help of the technical team to design unique techniques for each of them. Earlier, psychologists were hired for this; however, now, specialised therapists are there just to ensure that the athletes get enough sleep and rest. Physio's role in recovery A physiotherapist ensures the physical fitness of the athletes, gives them medical assistance and helps them recover after an injury.
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