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COVID-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete

The SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) caused the whole sporting calendar to be paused. As we embark on the challenge of navigating through the return to play (RTP) process, there is a necessity to consider the needs of all athletes. This commentary specifically considers recommendations and requirements f...

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Autores principales: Bruinvels, Georgie, Lewis, Nathan A., Blagrove, Richard C., Scott, Dawn, Simpson, Richard J., Baggish, Aaron L., Rogers, John P., Ackerman, Kathryn E., Pedlar, Charles R.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7921484/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33665612
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.606799
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Sumario:The SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) caused the whole sporting calendar to be paused. As we embark on the challenge of navigating through the return to play (RTP) process, there is a necessity to consider the needs of all athletes. This commentary specifically considers recommendations and requirements for the female athlete with a physiological emphasis during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it will be relevant for any similar future scenarios that may present. It is important to acknowledge that there remain many unknowns surrounding COVID-19 and the female athlete both in the short- and long-term.