Desynchronization of Biological Rhythms in Athletes: Jet Lag

Abstract

This article reviews the human biological rhythms which alter performance, and the ways that human biological rhythms are desynchronized-- focusing on transmeridian air travel (jet lag). Recommendations for resynchronizing biological/circadian rhythms are presented, based on the work of several authors. Because of the journal involved, athletic populations are highlighted. Keywords: Biological rhythms, Desynchronization, Resynchronization, Jet lag.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 17, 1988
Accession Number
ADA201060

Entities

People

  • Lawrence E. Armstrong

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biological Rhythms
  • Blood
  • Body Temperature
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Circadian Rhythms
  • Classified Materials
  • Clearances
  • Flight
  • Heart Rate
  • Jet Lag
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Psychophysiology
  • Security
  • Sleep Deprivation
  • Transmeridian Flights

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