Commentaries on Viewpoint: "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):218-220. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01022.2016.

Authors

Damian M Bailey^{1

2}, Joseph F Clark³, Gregory D Myer^{3

4}, Joseph A Fisher⁵, Erik R Swenson⁶, Benjamin S Stacey¹, James A Smith¹, Thomas S Owens¹, Damian M Bailey^{1

2}

Affiliations

¹ University of South Wales, Glamorgan.
² University of British Columbia-Okanagan, Canada.
³ University of Cincinnati.
⁴ University of Pennsylvania.
⁵ University of Toronto, Canada.
⁶ University of Washington.

PMID: 28100448
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.01022.2016

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MeSH terms

Altitude*
Athletic Injuries
Brain Concussion*
Humans
Sports