Los Angeles Dodgers Rely on Lighting Science Group’s LED Lights to Combat Jetlag & Enhance Performance in First Ever MLB Ga...
March 22 2014 - 12:25PM
Business Wire
Dodgers Outfitted Team Plane, Hotel and
Dugout with LED Lighting Based on Technology Developed for NASA to
Reset Circadian Rhythms and Enhance Performance for MLB Opening Day
Games in Australia
When the Los Angeles Dodgers play the first two games of the
2014 MLB regular season against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Sydney,
Australia, the players will be aided by some of the same technology
and expertise that NASA relies upon for its astronauts.
In order to combat jet lag, reset circadian rhythms, and
maintain focus, the Dodgers have turned to Lighting Science Group’s
biologically-correct LED bulbs to enhance the alertness and
performance of its players, coaches, and managers.
Specifically, Lighting Science outfitted the team plane,
training center, dugout, and hotel rooms in Australia with its
patented Awake & Alert™ and Good Night™ lights, technology
originally developed with NASA to mitigate the effects of circadian
rhythm disruption experienced by astronauts on the International
Space Station.
Through the coordinated use of both the Good Night and Awake
& Alert lights, Lighting Science Director of Research Robert
Soler has been working closely with the team to provide
biologically-correct light to team members to mitigate the effects
of jet lag and enhance performance by improving both alertness and
sleep quality.
"These lights are not just being used as a sleep aid for jet
lag, they are also part of our effort to maximize the performance
of every individual," said Soler, who also worked with the U.S. Ski
and Snowboard Association teams this winter. "Overall, from both
the data we have been collecting and the accounts of the athletes
and their coaches, the evidence is that they are pleasantly
surprised how well it works."
While in Australia, Dodgers pitcher Chris Withrow was quoted in
a local news outlet as saying, “I trust them. We can’t get there
and not be prepared for the game. Our bodies have to be ready.”
The Awake & Alert™ lights contain a higher portion of blue
light in the spectrum. Exposure to blue lights suppresses natural
melatonin production, increasing energy levels and ability to
focus. The Good Night™ light works in the opposite way. While still
emitting a commercially-standard white light, the bulb contains a
lower portion of blue light thus allowing for the natural secretion
of melatonin and a good night’s sleep.
The team has also been outfitted with nine wristwatches that
collect data about deep sleep, light sleep, and REM (rapid eye
movement) sleep as well as heart-rate activity, skin temperature,
and perspiration. Manager Don Mattingly is wearing one of the nine
watches.
After Australia, the Dodgers will play three exhibition games
against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim before continuing to San
Diego for the remainder of the regular season. Soler will accompany
the Dodgers through these games to ensure they receive biologically
correct light and a smooth adjustment of players’ circadian rhythms
for optimal performance.
About Lighting Science
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energy-efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting
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Mendel Communications LLCMary Frances Wines, +1
212-397-1030mary.frances@mendelcommunications.com
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