The effects of a roundtrip trans-American jet travel on physiological stress, neuromuscular performance, and recovery

This study demonstrated trans-American jet travel going from east to west to participate in a rigorous simulated sport competition had dramatic effects on hormonal responses, sleep quality, and neuromuscular performances. Return travel to the east after the simulated sport competition resulted in muscle tissue damage and delays in neuromuscular and muscle tissue recovery upon return home. The use of extended wear whole body compression garments reduced the recovery times upon the homebound arrival.