The Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Within A Professional Rugby League Team

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway. This results in non-restorative sleep leading to daytime sleepiness and decreased quality of life. It is estimated that 1-5% of the worldwide population suffer from OSA, however the prevalence within athletes is largely unknown. PURPOSE: To characterize the prevalence of OSA within a team of professional rugby...