Hockey Covid Questions Answered By Medical Experts from NYU
If you are a coach, parent or player, it seems like the rules and regulations change week to week when it comes to COVID19. There are often more questions than answers. We decided to bring in some health experts to answer some of the questions we are all asking.
Join Lee and Christie as they host this special edition episode with Dr. Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas and Julia Drattell who are both part of NYU Langone's team of Sports Health experts and discuss best practices for playing the game safely.
Dr. Lomas is a sports orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Langone Health. Julia is the program coordinator and athletic trainer at NYU Langone Concussion center.
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00:00 - Final Thoughts
05:33 - What Should Parents Tell Their Kids About The Virus And How it Pertains to Sports
08:59 - Is It Safe To Wear A Mask While Playing Hockey?
11:07 - The "Why" Conversation
15:44 - What Are Some Best Practices?
32:02 - Continuing Development With Virus In Mind
36:37 - What Steps Can Rinks And Organizations Take To Ensure Safety?
38:59 - How Diligent Should Parents Be About Washing Gear?
42:30 - Safe Returns For Individuals Who Have Had COVID?
48:14 - What About Those With Pre-Existing Conditions?
50:29 - What Should Parents Do If They Think A Rink Or A Team Isn’t Following Guidelines?
54:08 - What About Whistles?
55:12 - What Can We Expect Moving Forward?
59:35 - What More Should We Know?
01:04:01 - Where To Go For More Guidance