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. 2021 Nov 18;58(2):84–90. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-352-21

Table 1.

Current Recommendations for Return to Activity After Exertional Heat Stroke

Examples from the National Athletic Trainers' Association2
Other Examples
Rest period of 7 to 21 d after exertional heat stroke event National Athletic Trainers' Association sample2
Must obtain normal results for blood work and physician clearance American College of Sports Medicine3
Initiate physical activity progression under supervision of a medical professional with knowledge of exertional heat stroke event treatment and care (eg, low to high intensity, increase duration in a temperate environment, sports equipment added gradually if applicable)  Football case 14
 Football case 25
 Triathlete case6
 Running case7
Military protocols
 US Army8
 US Army and Air Force9
 US Marine Corps10
 Israeli Defense Forces11,12