Initially, the student athlete will need to be medically cleared by a physician post quarantine.  The form will need to be filled out and completed, by the physician, in order for the athlete to begin a gradual return to activities.  This requirement is to ensure your athletes cardiac and pulmonary functions are satisfactory for the stress of athletic activity.  

Once the clearance from your medical provider is received we can begin the Return to Sport process.  This is a 5 Phase process that will ensure no lasting effects from the virus.  This process could potentially take longer than 5 days based on how the athletes cardiac and pulmonary systems react to each day's activities.  I will monitor heart rate and oxygen levels as the athlete completes their daily progressive activities as well as taking athlete feedback into consideration.  NOTICE this does need to be completed under my supervision.  

With the little knowledge we do have regarding Covid-19 we want to make sure the athletes are protected and safe when they return.  We know there are several possible health factors to take into consideration that could affect those who have contracted covid such as the pulmonary, renal, and cardiac systems.  This being said, Jeffco has developed a Return to Sport protocol following Covid-19 to ensure our athletes are returned to sport safely.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out.

Thank you,

Jaime Dayton, LAT, ATC, PES
Golden High School Athletic Trainer
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center
Jaime.lemieux@irg.net
303-982-4193