Heat Stroke
Warning! Physiologic changes (e.g., changes in muscles, heart, brain, liver, and kidneys) might occur after an episode of heat stroke.
Changes such as lowered heat tolerance could be temporary or permanent. The athlete's physician and the medical staff should administer a careful return-to-play strategy.
• Physician clearance is necessary before
returning to any type of exercise. Athletes should
avoid all physical activity until all symptoms are
gone and all laboratory tests are normal.
• The severity of the incident should determine the
length of recovery time.
• Return to play should be gradual to regain peak
fitness and acclimatization and should be
supervised by a doctor or medical staff.
• The athlete's physician should determine the type and length of exercise.