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Differences in the Effect of Sleep Deprivation on the Postural Stability among Men and Women

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  • Marta Ołpińska-Lischka

    (Department of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

  • Karolina Kujawa

    (Department of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

  • Janusz Maciaszek

    (Department of Physical Activity and Health Promotion Science, Poznan University of Physical Education, 61-871 Poznań, Poland)

Abstract

Objective: Sleepiness caused by sleep deprivation may increase the risk of injuries and damages during physical activity. Individual data so far indicate a generally better static postural stability of women regardless of sleeping conditions. The main aim of this study was to assess the impact of sleep deprivation on postural stability according to gender after 24 h of sleep deprivation. Methods: Participants included 83 students (36 men and 47 women). Postural stability was measured with eyes open and closed eyes before and after sleep deprivation. Data from posturographic platform were used to assess postural stability objectively. Results: The type of test determined the size of observed changes in postural stability. The data suggest that women are better able to cope with the effects of sleep deprivation than men. Conclusion: Postural control system is very important in sport and in physically active people. The results show that men are more sensitive to sleep deprivation than women because they had higher COP (center of pressure) values in tests. Less postural stability of the body due to sleep deprivation indicates a higher risk of injury during physical activity.

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  • Marta Ołpińska-Lischka & Karolina Kujawa & Janusz Maciaszek, 2021. "Differences in the Effect of Sleep Deprivation on the Postural Stability among Men and Women," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(7), pages 1-14, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:7:p:3796-:d:530520
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    1. George Danut Mocanu & Gabriel Murariu & Ilie Onu & Georgian Badicu, 2022. "The Influence of Gender and the Specificity of Sports Activities on the Performance of Body Balance for Students of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-19, June.
    2. Anna Tetych & Grażyna Olchowik & Jan Warchoł, 2022. "Investigations Concerning the Influence of Sleep Disorders on Postural Stability in Young Men," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(14), pages 1-13, July.
    3. Michalina Czarnota & Katarzyna Walicka-Cupryś, 2022. "Is There Influence of Gender and the Specificity of Sports Activities on the Performance of Body Balance in Young Athletes?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-11, November.

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