A.S. SAMOYLOV¹, N.V. RYLOVA¹, A.B. KOZHOKARU¹, A.V. ZHOLINSKIY², V.I. PUSTOVOIT¹, M.S. KLYUCHNIKOV¹, S.E. NAZARYAN¹

 ¹Federal Medical Biophysical Center named after A. I. Burnazyan of FMBA of Russia, Moscow

²Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation of the FMBA of Russia, Moscow

Contact details:

Rylova N.V. — MD, Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Sports Threpsology

Address: 46 Zhivopisnaya St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 123098, tel.: +7-917-397-33-93, e-mail: rilovanv@mail.ru

Transmeridional movement and the corresponding change in the time zone are accompanied by a syndrome complex, which is called acute desynchronosis. Acute desynchronosis is manifested in athletes by pronounced disturbances of the sleep-wake rhythm and vegetative-vascular shifts. This can lead to a significant decrease in functional readiness of athletes and their temporary inability to fully work in the new environment. Similarly, moving to an area with an unusual climate also leads to the development of adaptive responses that reduce functionality. There are several therapeutic strategies to counteract the detrimental effects of jet lag on the normal circadian cycle. More research is needed to develop specific treatment recommendations for athletes.

Key words: athletes, jetlag, desynchronosis, melatonin, circadian rhythm.

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