Exertional sickling is the top non-traumatic cause of death in Division I African American athletes, as well as being one of the top four non-traumatic causes of death for all athletes. The current knowledge gaps include a lack of genetic counseling for athletes with sickle cell trait and inconsistent implementation of tailored exercise precautions by sports medicine professionals. If adhered to, the knowledge of an athlete’s sickle cell trait status, proper education, and tailored exercise precautions can ensure safe athletic participation for individuals with sickle cell trait. The purpose of this webinar is to educate attendees on the history of exertional sickling and the current best practices to prevent exertional sickling crises and deaths.
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