Research Article

A Correlation between Relative Energy Deficiency-Sports, Bone Mineral Density & Sleep on Vertical Jump Performance of Male Team Sports Athletes

Authors: Amrinder Singh, Vatsal Joshi, Monika Sharma.

DOI: 10.33425/3070-3972.1008

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Abstract

Background: Explosive movements like vertical jumping are critical in sports and influenced by physiological factors like energy availability, bone mineral density (BMD), and sleep quality.

Objective: To examine the correlation between relative energy deficiency, BMD, and sleep quality on vertical jump performance in male team athletes.

Method: 64 male athletes were assessed for BMD using DEXA scans, energy availability via the LEAM-Q questionnaire, sleep quality using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and vertical jump height as the outcome measure.

Results: BMD positively correlated with jump height (r=0.385, p=0.002), while LEA negatively correlated with both BMD (r=-0.455, p<0.001) and jump height (r=-0.277, p = 0.027). Sleep quality was associated with BMD and LEA but not with jump height

Conclusion: Higher BMD improves explosive power; LEA reduces BMD and jump performance. Optimizing energy intake and bone health aids performance and prevents injury.

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