"Tighter fit" theory-physiologists explain why "higher altitude" and jugular occlusion are unlikely to reduce risks for sports concussion and brain injuries

J Appl Physiol (1985). 2017 Jan 1;122(1):215-217. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00661.2016. Epub 2016 Sep 8.

Authors

James M Smoliga¹, Gerald S Zavorsky²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina; and [email protected].
² Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.

PMID: 27609202
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00661.2016

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Altitude*
Animals
Athletic Injuries / prevention & control*
Brain Concussion / prevention & control*
Constriction
Humans
Hypoxia
Jugular Veins