COVID-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete

Georgie Bruinvels; Nathan A. Lewis; Richard C. Blagrove; Dawn Scott; Richard J. Simpson; Aaron L. Baggish; John P. Rogers; Kathryn E. Ackerman; Charles R. Pedlar

doi:10.3389/fspor.2021.606799

COVID-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete

Georgie Bruinvels
, Nathan A. Lewis
, Richard C. Blagrove
, Dawn Scott
, Richard J. Simpson
, Aaron L. Baggish
, John P. Rogers
, Kathryn E. Ackerman
, Charles R. Pedlar

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	606799
Journal	Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
Volume	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.606799
State	Published - Feb 16 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

athlete
coronavirus
menstrual cycle
return-to-play (return-to-sport)
women

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Physiology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Anthropology
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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