In this video, Dr. Stephanie Pearce discusses the steps that should be taken for young athletes to return to sport in the time of COVID.
Dr. Pearce discusses the following:
- COVID-19 is an everchanging situation with may different possible health anomalies to be aware of.
- A safe and healthy return to sport is important.
- COVID and Sports
- CDC’s Risk Assessment in Sports
- What to do if an athlete gets COVID
- COVID and the athlete’s heart
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- How is it diagnosed?
- How is it Treated?
- NCAA on Return to Sport
The steps for returning to sport are as follows:
- Step 1: Daily Symptoms Form
- Step 2: Exercise Guidance
- Step 3: Medical Clearance
- Step 4: COVID 19 – Graduated Return to Play
