Effectiveness of hand self-shiatsu to improve sleep following sport-related concussion in young athletes: a proof-of-concept study.

摘要: Abstract Objective The prevalence of sport-related concussion (SRC) is high and results in a number serious health consequences. One area that has received minimal research the relationship between SRC sleep. literature shows sleep deficiency frequent negative consequence SRC. At same time, delays recovery from contributes added risk symptom recurrence. A 2014 study chronic pain patients who learned to apply complementary alternative medicine intervention hand self-shiatsu (HSS) had promising, sleep-promoting warrant further investigation with other populations. This proof-of-concept explored feasibility HSS as an promote onset continuity for young adults Methods employed prospective case-series design, where participants act their own controls. Baseline follow-up data included standardized self-reported assessment tools actigraphy. Results Seven athletes, aged 18 25 years, participated study. Although statistically significant improvement actigraphy scores baseline was not achieved, metrics quality daytime fatigue showed improvement. Conclusion These findings support hypothesis potential improve reduce postconcussion athletes. pilot provides guidance refine protocols lays foundation further, large-sample, controlled studies.