How Different Predominant SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern Affected Clinical Patterns and Performances of Infected Professional Players during Two Soccer Seasons: An Observational Study from Split, Croatia
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Published:2023-01-20
Issue:3
Volume:20
Page:1950
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ISSN:1660-4601
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Container-title:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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language:en
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Short-container-title:IJERPH
Author:
Nincevic Jasna1, Jurcev-Savicevic Anamarija123ORCID, Versic Sime45ORCID, Modric Toni4ORCID, Turic Ante5, Bandalovic Ante56, Becir Boris5, Mijakovic Marijana1, Bocina Ivana1, Sekulic Damir47ORCID
Affiliation:
1. Teaching Public Health Institute of Split and Dalmatia County, 21000 Split, Croatia 2. School of Medicine, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia 3. Department of Health Studies, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia 4. Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia 5. HNK Hajduk Split, 21000 Split, Croatia 6. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Split, 21000 Split, Croatia 7. High Performance Sport Center, Croatian Olympic Committee, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
There are limited data describing clinical patterns and match running performance (MRP) among players with COVID-19 infection before and after infection, particularly related to different predominant SARS-CoV-2 variants, as well as in comparison to uninfected players. This observational study was conducted during two consecutive soccer seasons in one professional club in Split, Croatia. There were four clusters of mild, self-limited, or asymptomatic infection characterised by low adherence to preventive measures. Infected players had significantly more symptoms (t-test = 3.24; p = 0.002), a longer period of physical inactivity (χ2 = 10.000; p = 0.006) and a longer period of self-assessment for achieving full fitness (χ2 = 6.744; p = 0.034) in the 2020–2021 season (Wuhan wild strain and Alpha variant) than in the 2021–2022 season (Omicron variant). It was also found that, despite the milder clinical presentation of the infection in the 2021–2022 season, the players had significantly more abnormal laboratory findings (χ2 = 9.069240; p = 0.002), although without clinical significance at the time of the study. As for the MRP, player performance in the 2021–2022 season was not negatively affected by the Omicron variant, while there was an improvement in MRP in scores for a sample of all players. The RTP protocol was correctly applied because it helped the athletes to recover their pre-infection physical capacities relatively quickly. This study advances the understanding that an optimally and individually planned RTP protocol is crucial for the MRP of infected players. Future research needs to replicate the findings of abnormal laboratory results and extend the study focusing on their potential long-term clinical significance.
Subject
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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