Impact of COVID on Sports Injury Patterns, Changes in Mental Well-Being, and Strategies to Prepare for Future Pandemics in Sport.
Curr Sports Med Rep
; 21(6): 196-204, 2022 Jun 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1892262
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT This review describes the available evidence of the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2, referred to COVID-19) pandemic on musculoskeletal injury patterns and prevalence in athletes. A brief overview of the epidemiology of COVID-19 and prevalence in active populations from youth through professional are provided. Responses to COVID-19 regarding sport participation at regional, national, and international organizations are summarized. Downstream effects of complete or partial training shutdown on injury risk and mental health are discussed. Strategies to maintain athletic potential and overall well-being include maintaining safe access to training facilities and resources, implementation of injury prevention programs, organization of athlete support networks, and incorporation of resilience and coping training.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Athletic Injuries
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Sports
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Curr Sports Med Rep
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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