#41: Return to Play Protocols in Post-COVID-19 Student Athletes — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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#41: Return to Play Protocols in Post-COVID-19 Student Athletes

Name: Hannah Midlock
Major: Athletic Training
Hometown: Joliet, IL
Faculty Sponsor: Ashley Greenwood ’14
Other Sponsors: Dan Ruffner, Laurie Jensen
Type of research: Course project

Abstract

Return To Play Protocols in Post-COVID-19 Student-Athletes

COVID-19 has changed athletic policies and procedures to protect student-athletes from developing a COVID-19 specific health condition. Recent COVID-19 peer-reviewed studies suggest an increase in cardiovascular pathology diagnoses. One specific health condition that has been found in athletes who have been affected by the COVID-19 virus is myocarditis — an elevation in cardiac troponin that can result in scarring of the heart, and other dysfunctions including sudden cardiac death. Ten peer-reviewed studies were found through PubMed and Cochrane using the keywords: COVID-19, return to play, and DIII to support the literature review and future research. The studies determined a decreased risk of cardiovascular complications post COVID-19 infection when the student-athlete completed a return to play protocol. Although there is research supporting the usage of a return to play protocol, there is no specific protocol suggested. This literature review indicates that athletic programs should have a post-COVID-19 infection return-to-play policy to ensure student-athletes safety and well-being.

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