Stage 1 | Minimum 14-day resting period and must be asymptomatic for more than 14 days while off anti-pyretic medication before starting progression.
Must complete the following stages below without development of chest pain, chest tightness, palpations, lightheadedness, pre-syncope/syncope. If these symptoms develop, patient should be referred back to the evaluating provider.
Stage 2 | (2 Days Min.): Light activity (walking, jogging, stationary bike) for 15 minutes at intensity < 70% of max. heart rate. NO resistance training.
Stage 3A | (1 Day Min.): Add simple movement activities (running drills) for 30 minutes at intensity < 80% of max. heart rate.
Stage 3B | (1 Day Min.): Progress to more complex training for 45 minutes at intensity < 80% max. heart rate. May add light resistance training.
Stage 4 | (2 Day Min.): May resume normal training activities for 60 minutes at intensity < 80% max. heart rate.
Stage 5 | (1 Day Min.): Resume normal training progressions and activities with no intensity or duration limitation.
Stage 6 | Return to Competition