Sleep is essential to help the body recover and perform optimally. Sleep deprivation is common in athletes; often times athletes need more sleep than non-athletes.
The study below shows that Basketball players who extended their sleep improved in aspects of performance including speed and accuracy.
The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players
Expert Sleep Medicine was founded in 2013 by Dr. Robert Karman. Joined by Warren Shaikun, MD, and Christopher Howerton, MD, Expert Sleep focuses on treating and diagnosing sleep disorders. In 2016, the practice joined Family Allergy and Asthma to allow the growing practice to focus on patient care.
Drs. Karman, Shaikun, and Howerton work in several offices throughout the Louisville Metro and the surrounding counties. After scheduling an appointment, please use the link below to find directions to the office of your appointment.