MOTIVATION FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT AND CORRECTION OF POSSIBLE HEALTH-RELATED FAILURES ON THE EXAMPLE OF UPPER RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Abstract

Aim. To increase the motivation of athletes to achieve high athletic performance through the early detection and correction of non-life-threatening health deviations. Materials and methods. This paper presents a review of demotivating factors to do sports on the example of skeet shooters with a history of nasal septum deformities with secondary vasomotor or hypertrophic rhinitis. The study involved 11 volunteer skeet shooters of various skill levels who were examined at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology of the South Ural State Medical University, the St. Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech, and the Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health during May – July 2023. In addition to general clinical studies, separate biochemical studies were carried out to assess the general condition of all the examined persons. Results. All selected athletes with nasal septum deformities were found to have secondary vasomotor and hypertrophic changes in the turbinate that impeded nasal breathing. Biochemical analysis of nasal secretions during training confirmed significant changes in the oxidative degradation of lipids and the oxidative modification of proteins associated with chronic hypoxia. Surgical correction of these physiological abnormalities in the upper respiratory tract allowed for the maintenance and enhancement of athletic motivation for better competitive results. Conclusion. The presence of non-life-threatening physiological abnormalities in athletes can reduce motivation and result in refusal to do sports. It is advisable to tell athletes about the importance of early treatment of their physiological abnormalities.