TY - GEN

T1 - Why elite athletes are harnessing their own brain waves for sporting success

AU - Cooke, Andrew

PY - 2024/8/7

Y1 - 2024/8/7

N2 - The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement, where the world’s sporting elite showcase their prowess. Modern athletes benefit from top-notch coaching, optimised nutrition and recovery strategies. Yet, some are turning to more unique methods for the competitive edge – training the brain.One brain-based approach that purports to aid performance and is gaining traction in elite sport is electroencephalographic neurofeedback. This technique involves placing small sensors on the scalp to record and display brainwaves in real-time.

AB - The Olympic and Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of athletic achievement, where the world’s sporting elite showcase their prowess. Modern athletes benefit from top-notch coaching, optimised nutrition and recovery strategies. Yet, some are turning to more unique methods for the competitive edge – training the brain.One brain-based approach that purports to aid performance and is gaining traction in elite sport is electroencephalographic neurofeedback. This technique involves placing small sensors on the scalp to record and display brainwaves in real-time.

M3 - Article

JO - The Conversation

JF - The Conversation

ER -