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+44 28 3718 0055Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639
Chin Moi Chow Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Sleep Medicine, Sleep Disorders, Insomnia, Mental Health
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia
Biography
Dr Chow has had a long standing interest in sleep health research with a focus on the impact of lifestyle factors (thermal comfort, exercise, daytime napping, dietary, altitude) on sleep quality and patterns. Dr Chow has mentored many research higher degree students, who are making important contributions to knowledge and will go on to make broader contributions to society.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
Sleep Apnea and Neck Circumference in Japanese Rugby Union Athletes
Author(s): Hiroshi Suzuki, Arisa Ebato, Yoshihiro Iwata, Akihiro Yasuda, Tatsuo Yagi, Hiroki Takeuchi, Osamu Komiyama and Chin Moi Chow
Objective: The body size of football players may potentially influence high-level performance. However, increased body mass may increase sleep apnea risks. This study investigated the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and body composition among Japanese rugby union players.
Methods: Subjects were 52 Japanese male rugby union players. The team received routine dental support at the Nihon University School of Dentistry in Matsudo, Japan. Dental services included dental checkups and treatment, and provision of custom-made mouthguards. Outcome measures were the respiratory disturbance index (RDI) recorded from a sleep apnea test and body mass index (BMI), neck circumference (NC) measurements, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). All playe... view more»
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