Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (Feb 2021)

COVID-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete

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

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.606799
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3

Abstract

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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.

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