Before returning to training, it is mandatory to do all blood tests/a complete blood count, with a test for recovered corona as well as D-dimer/to detect any possible blood clotting problem.
Cardiopulmonary evaluation, physical examination of the heart and lungs, EKG, ultrasound of the heart as well as a stress test are necessary. It is necessary to evaluate the state of the patient’s muscle mass, as well as the psychological state.
First, he starts with lighter exercises, which do not burden the body too much.
Going out on the field must be determined individually for each recreational player or athlete. It depends on the clinical course of COVID-19, taking into account the patient’s previous state of health, as well as the sport he plays.
Those patients who were asymptomatic and tested negative for covid 19 can start light training without further tests. However, those who were asymptomatic but have a positive corona test, which is a sign that they are were in active infection, they must refrain from training for at least 2 weeks, from the date of the positive test, and strict isolation is recommended. After that, the detailed examination mentioned above.
Due to the risk of damage to the heart muscle, the value of cardiac markers/troponin/ must be monitored, and in diagnostics, along with heart ultrasound, it is recommended to perform ergometry and possibly magnetic resonance.
During the gradual return to training, the following are monitored: heart rate, intensity of the load, whether there is pain in the muscles, fatigue, psychological readiness to return to the field.
AFTER ALL THE KNOWLEDGE, ANALYZING THE AVAILABLE STUDIES, EVERYONE AGREE THAT COVID-19 EXHAUSTS THE HEART AS WELL AS OTHER ORGANS AND A RECOVERY PERIOD IS NEEDED TO GET THE ORGANISM FIT FOR GREATER PHYSICAL EXERCISES.
THAT’S WHY THE ADVICE IS FOR ATHLETES, AFTER COVID, WITHOUT MAJOR PHYSICAL EXERCISES FOR AT LEAST 3 MONTHS.