PhD Jacopo Vitale

Sleep; recovery; chronobiology; Olympics; orthopedics

• PhD in Sport Science at University of Milan. 2012-2016
• Post Doc researcher at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute. 2016-2019
• Lab Head at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute. 2019-2022
• Research Associate at Schulthess Klinik- from 2023
• Strength and Conditioning coach for American Football, Ski and Basketball – from 2010-2022.

Love running, soccer, tennis, and outdoor training.

• Vitale J.A., Weydahl A. Chronotype, Physical Activity, and Sport Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine. 2017. 47(9): 1859-1868. DOI: 10.1007/s40279-017-0741-z.
• Vitale J.A., Galbiati A., De Giacomi G., Tornese D., Levendowski D., Ferini-Strambi L., Banfi G. Sleep Architecture in Response to a Late Evening Competition in Team-Sport Athletes. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2022. 17(4):569-575. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2021-0292.
• Filipas L., Ferioli D., Banfi G., La Torre A., Vitale J.A. Single and Combined Effect of Acute Sleep Restriction and Mental Fatigue on Basketball Free-Throw Performance. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2021. 16(3):415-420. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2020-0142.
• Vitale  J.A., Borghi S., Piacentini M.F., Banfi G., La Torre A. To Sleep Dreaming Medals: Sleep Characteristics, Napping Behavior, and Sleep-Hygiene Strategies in Elite Track-and-Field Athletes Facing the Olympic Games of Tokyo 2021. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2023. 1-8. DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2023-0144.
• Vitale J.A., Bonato M., Galasso L., La Torre A., Merati G., Montaruli A., Roveda E., Carandente F. Sleep quality and high intensity interval training at two different times of day: A crossover study on the influence of the chronotype in male collegiate soccer players. Chronobiology International. 2017. 34(2):260-268. DOI: 10.1080/07420528.2016.1256301.