Sports Medicine Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in upward of 14 million confirmed cases and >597,000 deaths worldwide as of July 19, 2020. The current disruption in sports activities caused by COVID-19 presents a challenge to physicians, coaches, and trainers in discerning best prac...

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Published in:The American journal of sports medicine 2021-02, Vol.49 (2), p.512-521
Main Authors: Mulcahey, Mary K., Gianakos, Arianna L., Mercurio, Angela, Rodeo, Scott, Sutton, Karen M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Pandemics
Sports
Sports Medicine
Well being
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Summary:The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in upward of 14 million confirmed cases and >597,000 deaths worldwide as of July 19, 2020. The current disruption in sports activities caused by COVID-19 presents a challenge to physicians, coaches, and trainers in discerning best practices for a safe return to sport. There is a distinct need to develop and adopt consistent measures for resumption of sports activities, including training and competition, in a way that places the health and well-being of athletes at the forefront while also protecting coaches, allied staff, and spectators. This article provides an overview of the effects of COVID-19 in the athletic population and presents considerations for training during the pandemic, as well as guidelines for return to sports as restrictions are lifted.
ISSN:0363-5465
1552-3365
DOI:10.1177/0363546520975186