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Sports Medicine Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mary K Mulcahey1, Arianna L Gianakos2, Angela Mercurio3
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
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.
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