Beating jet lag.
Jet lag is often cited as a cause of poor sporting performance. We report on the case of a rugby league player who flew 20,000 km and 12 time zones, then repeated the feat a few days later, prior to playing with distinction in an important final match in an international series.
Milne
C J
CJ
Anglesea Clinic, PO Box 4362, Hamilton 3204, New Zealand. chris@angleseaphysioandsports.co.nz
Fuard
M H
MH
D005538:Football / Q000502:physiology*; D018757:GABA Modulators / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D020179:Jet Lag Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008550:Melatonin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014229:Triazolam / Q000627:therapeutic use
D018757:GABA Modulators; D014229:Triazolam; D008550:Melatonin