March 3, 2026Open Access

Sleep disturbance and brain health in professional association footballers

Key Points

Clinically significant sleep disturbance is common among footballers, impacting overall brain health and well-being.
Footballers with concussion history show heightened risk of experiencing sleep disturbances and related headaches.
Observational analysis of sleep and concussion history highlights important connections in athlete health and safety.
Further investigation is necessary to understand the long-term implications of sleep disturbances on brain health.

Abstract

A large proportion of former and current footballers experience clinically significant sleep disturbance, which is significantly associated with headaches and concussion history. Further research is needed to explore the long-term relationship between brain health and sleep in this population.

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Authors

N. E. Howarth

M. A. Miller

J. Batten

Journals

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

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University of Warwick

University of Exeter

Swinburne University of Technology

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Sleep disturbance and brain health in professional association footballers

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