articipating in regular physical activity is
one of the most important things you can do for your health. This is true for everyone, including those with Sickle Cell Trait (SCT). You just have to be aware of the warning signs and complications of exercise-related illness, listen to your body, and take steps to protect yourself.
If you are an athlete at a high school, college, or professional level and have sickle cell trait, your coach, athletic trainer, and teammates should be aware of your status
PRECAUTIONS
Build up training slowly
Allow longer periods of rest and recovery between bouts
Participate in preseason strength and conditioning programs
When symptoms as muscle cramping, pain, swelling, weakness, tenderness, and the inability to catch one’s breath occur, stop the activity
Practice longer recovery intervals when training or playing in extreme heat.
Stay hydrated
Report any symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty breathing, leg or lower back pain, or leg or low back cramping immediately
It is important for athletes with sickle cell trait to know your own physical limits. If you have any symptoms, do not push yourself.
ATHLETES WITH
SICKLE CELL TRAIT
P
HEALTH
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/sicklecell/documents/sickle-cell-athletes.pdf
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