Matt Driller
@mattdriller
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PhD in Physiology. Associate Prof at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. Research interests in sleep and recovery in athletes. @siestaresearch lead.
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Joined April 2009
New in @ClocksSleep from @mattdriller and team: The @eightsleep temperature-controlled mattress cover was associated with improved subjective sleep quality and thermal-related perceptions 👇 https://t.co/7daB4mig3x
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Ambient temperature and thermoregulation influence sleep quality. This study investigated the effects of a temperature-controlled mattress cover on sleep and perceptual outcomes in healthy adults. In...
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Looking for a PhD in sleep and/or recovery in athletes? We are offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a PhD at La Trobe University, Melbourne, with a scholarship of $35,000 per annum. If you are interested, please reach out! https://t.co/53zf0vqH3T
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Teamwork makes the dream work! Who should sport / athletics organizations turn to when they want top manage sleep problems and optimize performance? In this new paper led by @mattdriller, we discuss how different types of expertise can lead to better outcomes! Also with
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Daytime naps aid recovery & mood in athletes after normal sleep 💤 Meta-analysis (n=489) ↓fatigue (0.91), RPE during (1.62) & after (1.11), ↑recovery (1.66). No benefit after sleep deprivation. ✍️Omar Boukhris et al. #OpenAccess 🔓 https://t.co/6bzENQNLGg
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Teamwork makes the dream work - managing athlete sleep 💤 This new review outlined the potential roles and responsibilities of multidisciplinary teams in supporting athlete sleep 📚 Here are the key findings ⬇️ Athletes ⛹️♂️ 🛌 Central to sleep strategies; beliefs and habits
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Afternoon naps for athlete recovery - how long is too long? 💤 This new study investigated the effects of either… 1️⃣ 25-min nap (14:35-15:00) 2️⃣ 90-min nap (13:30-15:00) 3️⃣ No nap (control) …on subsequent nighttime sleep in student athletes 🔍 Sleep was assessed using at
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"Recovery isn’t just something we “do” for 30 minutes after a workout — it’s a 24/7 process that happens when we’re not actively pushing our bodies to the limit during training or competition." @mattdriller
https://t.co/nvwfiGv5u1
sportsmith.co
Matt Driller Associate Professor, La Trobe University When most people think about athlete recovery, their minds jump to ice baths, saunas, compression garments, or foam rollers. These strategies may...
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Sportsmith Six: What are the biggest misconceptions about athlete recovery? With @mattdriller, @ShonaHalson, @DrRobinThorpe, @drpetertierney, @BarryHorganSC, @darrenburgess25 - supported by @fireflyrecovery
https://t.co/nvwfiGv5u1
sportsmith.co
Matt Driller Associate Professor, La Trobe University When most people think about athlete recovery, their minds jump to ice baths, saunas, compression garments, or foam rollers. These strategies may...
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🚨PhD opportunity🚨 If you are interested in this topic, or know someone who is, then get in touch by 17th March. Email me if you have any questions about the PhD. @mattdriller.
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We’re excited to announce a new opportunity at La Trobe University! Join our incredible team and work in world-class facilities as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. https://t.co/oYOHuFuBPs
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@sweatscience Reminds me of a quote of @mattdriller et al.: "Just like a bathroom scale is not a weight loss program, nor should a sleep wearable be considered a sleep optimisation programme" published here:
link.springer.com
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Unlock the secrets of sleep for professional #athletes with the latest in #sleeptracking technology. Read more in our article on the role of sleep tracking in #sport! https://t.co/MFWwpY6p0T via @Sports_MDPI
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@Sleep4Sport
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While we stay up to watch the Paris Olympics, sleep will be crucial for Australia’s athletes | Shana Kemp, Angela Spence and Matt Driller
theguardian.com
As the Games approach, jetlag, unfamiliar sleeping arrangements and stress can all affect the performance of elite competitors
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Pre-Submission presentation done, now it's time to see out the plan for submission that I said I would do 🤯 Thanks to @mattdriller, @DocLachJames and @KaneJMiddleton for their support to get to the pointy end of my PhD. @LaTrobe_SPAN
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🚨What do S&C employers value from MS&C degrees?🚨 We surveyed >100 individuals responsible for employing or supervising S&C coaches to find out matters. We’ve created an interactive dashboard that allows you to view this rich information for yourself. https://t.co/oA2o5wP0pw
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@mattdriller @KariLambing @Sleep4Sport & Ian Dunican on #sleep: "Like a bathroom scale is not a weight loss program, nor should a sleep #wearable be considered a sleep optimisation programme". It still can give valuable information, though (just like a bathroom scale 😉)
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New Book released with collaborators from 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇪🇸🇮🇹🇧🇪🇩🇪: "Individualizing Training Procedures with #Wearable Technology" @SpringerNature
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#mdpisports MDPI Editor's Choice Paper for your reference 👉 Pyjamas, Polysomnography and Professional Athletes: The Role of #Sleep Tracking Technology in Sport https://t.co/MFWwpY6p0T via @Sports_MDPI
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@Sleep4Sport
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Sleep peeps: Our new Article Collection entitled “Dreaming of Victory: The Influence of Sleep on Athletic Performance" is now live in Nature and Science of Sleep. The deadline to submit is September 30th, 2024. https://t.co/DVOv3vpo1l
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Don't throw out the bath water just yet...
Nice to have this study accepted: "Effect of repeated post-resistance🏋exercise cold ❄ or hot ♨️water immersion on in-season inflammatory responses in academy rugby players: A randomised controlled cross-over design, EJAP, 2024" https://t.co/JWHNSfQgGm
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