Year of the face mask: do’s and don’ts during exercise

The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise....

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Janse van Rensburg, DC, Pillay, L, Hendricks, S, Hamuy Blanco, JA
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: South African Sports Medicine Association 2020
Materias:
Short Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9924575/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36818959
http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2020/v32i1a8615
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Sumario:The COVID-19 pandemic causes widespread anxiety and uncertainty regarding disease transmission. In many countries people are obliged to wear a face mask in public spaces. Individuals involved in sports participation at any level need to make informed decisions on wearing a face mask during exercise. Currently there is no scientific evidence on what to advise regarding the safety of wearing a face mask during exercise, or what type of mask to use. This short report aims to answer these questions in a structured and practical way.

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