Mental health, sleep and pain in elite Para athletes and the association with injury and illness - a prospective study.

This cohort of elite Para athletes reported relatively high levels of anxiety/depression, low sleep levels, and pain, which is a concern. High sleep levels and the risk for illness might be an indication of overtraining, which commonly leads to persistent fatigue and an increased susceptibility to infections. Monitoring of elite Para athletes' health is recommended to be able to improve performance and health in this population. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.