Kelly Kaulback

Feb 7, 2024 | dx.doi.org | Kelly Kaulback |Martin Schwellnus |Nicola Sewry |Carl Lombard

Conceptualisation: KK, MS, NS, PW; Methodology and data collection: KK, MS, NS, PW; Writing and original draft: KK, MS, NS, EJ, PW; Writing, review and editing: KK, MS, NS, CL, EJ, PW. No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s). The researchers thank Dr. Carolette Snyders (CS) (SEM Physician) for her contribution to the conceptualisation, methodology and data collection for this study.

Feb 7, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Kelly Kaulback |Martin Schwellnus |Nicola Sewry |Carl Lombard

ABSTRACTHigher exercise heart rate (HR) and prolonged return-to-sport in athletes with SARS-CoV-2 infection are described, but the cardiovascular response to exercise during recovery is not understood. This prospective, cohort, experimental study with repeated measures evaluated the cardiovascular response to exercise over 16 weeks in athletes recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Athletes (n = 82) completed 2–5 repeat assessments at regulated intervals over 16 weeks post-SARS-CoV-2 infection.