"Tighter fit" theory-physiologists explain why "higher altitude" and jugular occlusion are unlikely to reduce risks for sports concussion and brain injuries.
Department of Physical Therapy, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina; and jsmoliga@highpoint.edu.
James M
0000-0002-1895-5687
JM
Smoliga
Department of Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia.
Gerald S
0000-0002-4473-1601
GS
Zavorsky
D000531:Altitude; D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001924:Brain Concussion / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003250:Constriction; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia; D007601:Jugular Veins