Update on Return to Sports and Role of Sports Medicine Physician During COVID-19-Update on Return to Sports and Role of Sports Medicine Physician During COVID-19

Update on Return to Sports and Role of Sports Medicine Physician During COVID-19

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This video focuses on the topic of return to sports and the role of the sports medicine physician during COVID-19. The panelists, consisting of experts from various levels of sports, including the Olympic, professional, collegiate, and high school levels, discuss the different guidelines and considerations for returning to activity after COVID-19, ranging from mild to severe cases. They also touch on the topic of cardiac clearance and the use of testing, such as PCR and antigen tests, in the different levels of sports. The panelists highlight the importance of considering the individual circumstances and resources available when creating policies and determining return to play protocols. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of a future vaccine on sports and the ongoing challenges and uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 protocols in sports. Overall, the panel provides insights into the current guidelines and considerations for return to sports during the pandemic.

Keywords

return to sports

sports medicine physician

COVID-19

guidelines

considerations

cardiac clearance

PCR tests

antigen tests

vaccine impact