Sickle Cell Trait in Sports: Why the Confusion?

Tabor, Stephen; Rand, Scott E.

doi:10.1123/att.14.5.22

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“…2,3 Sickle Cell Trait can be defined as a genetic condition that is characterized by one normal hemoglobin gene and one sickling (S) hemoglobin gene. 1,7,8,9 This abnormality becomes dangerous with exertional sickling of red blood cells, which can occur with no warning. Red blood cells alter the shape due to lack of oxygen and collect within blood vessels.…”

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“…3,8,17 Sickle Cell Trait is a genetic condition that occurs when an individual inherits one normal hemoglobin gene and one sickling hemoglobin gene (hemoglobin S). 1,4,7,8,9,17 This gene can cause red blood cells to take on a sickling shape during exertion if they become starved of oxygen, this can take place within the range of one to five minutes of full exercise bouts. 2,5,7,16 This sickling can cause a "logjam" of red blood cells within blood vessels.…”

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“…Sickle Cell Diseasegenetic disorder characterized by the inheritance of two hemoglobin S genes. 1,7,8,9 9. Exertional Sickling -The changing of shape of red blood cells during exertion due to the lack of ability to carry sufficient oxygen.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Table B2 provides a list of general preventative measures that have been adopted and combined from different sources. 2,7,9,12,13,14,15,25,68,69 It is recommended that all student-athletes be aware of their SCT status. Screening is required for NCAA Division I and Division II institutions, and is recommended at Division III schools.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…12,14,25,68,69 The education of coaches, student-athletes, and parents has also been recommended throughout the literature. 9,12,15 These individuals may be educated through educational presentations, brochures, courses, professional conferences, and/or Certified Athletic…”

Section: Preventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Knowledge and Awareness of Sickle Cell Trait among NCAA Division I FBS, Division I FCS, Division II, and Division III Head Football Coaches and Strength and Conditioning Specialists

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specialists, 71 began the survey and 59 completed the knowledge section for a return rate of 6.2%, while only 49 (5.1%) completed the demographic section. There were twenty (40.8%) head football coaches and twenty-nine strength and conditioning specialists (59.2%). The majority of participants (40.8%, n=21) were from NCAA Division III and the least (14.3%, n=7) were from NCAA Division I FBS. Sixty-eight of the 71 participants who began the survey reported they had heard of SCT previously. The top three sources selected for where participants obtained knowledge of SCT were 1) certified athletic trainer (67.8%, n=40); 2) experience with an athlete (47.5%, n=28); and 3) college course (39.0%, n=23). The top three signs and symptoms selected that may be associated with SCT were 1) muscle weakness (72.9%, n=43); 2) sensation of cramping muscles (64.4%, n=38); and 3) sudden collapse (50.8%, n=30), which were all correct responses.

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