Presented by Susan Yeargin, Ph.D., ATC
This course covers the pathophysiology and epidemiology of exertional sickling and the prevalence of sickle cell trait (SCT) in U.S. athletes. It also includes a discussion of current screening mandates.
This course was developed using content from ACSM’s 2023 From Around the Field webinar series.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify prevalence of SCT in team sport athletes using different screening options.
- Summarize pathophysiological events of exertional sickling that can lead to death.
- Compare and contrast research reporting sudden death due to exertional sickling in team sport settings.
