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Review
. 2021 Feb;49(2):512-521.
doi: 10.1177/0363546520975186. Epub 2020 Nov 16.

Sports Medicine Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mary K Mulcahey  1 , Arianna L Gianakos  2 , Angela Mercurio  3 , Scott Rodeo  4 , Karen M Sutton  3
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Sports Medicine Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mary K Mulcahey et al. Am J Sports Med. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: COVID-19; athlete; pandemic; sports.

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