Return to exercise post-COVID-19 infection: A pragmatic approach in mid-2022
Reference: D.C. Hughes, J.W. Orchard, E.M. Partridge, et al., Return to exercise post-COVID-19 infection: A pragmatic approach in mid-2022, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2022.06.001
We posted in February (Returning to exercise after Covid-19) about returning to sport after COVID. With increasing experience in managing patients back to activity, we recommend the following approach
The following flow chart provides a safe pathway guide for individuals to return to exercise following Covid-19 infection. The article identifies that the initial concerns of myocarditis in young healthy individuals has revealed very low rates and most individuals can return to exercise in 7-14 days post infection.
Our head of Physiotherapy at Ballarat Sports Medicine, Luke Blunden, recommends individuals consider the following flowchart along with medical advice for a return to exercise post Covid-19.
