Return-to-Play Considerations After COVID-19 Infection in Elite Athletes.
J Athl Train
; 56(10): 1061-1063, 2021 Oct 01.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1478191
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique challenge for sports medicine staffs as they attempt to safely transition elite athletes into sport participation after COVID-19 infections. Athletes must isolate for a period after testing positive for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the virus in a community. After an isolation period, a battery of cardiac tests must be given to assess whether an athlete is ready to begin a reconditioning protocol. A return-to-play plan should be established to safely reintegrate high-level athletes into strength and conditioning, sport-specific drill work, and contact drill work. Elite athletes should also be gradually eased back into full training loads to avoid increases in orthopaedic injuries after a prolonged absence from training.
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Sports
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COVID-19
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Athl Train
Year:
2021
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Article
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