The Physiological Effects of Face Masks During Exercise Worn Due to COVID-19: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Use of face masks in sport has been a particularly complex issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives

A systematic review to examine the physiological effects the different types of masks have on healthy adults when doing physical exercise.

Data sources

PubMed, SPORTDiscus, Scopus, and Litcovid were searched up to March 20, 2021, following the PRISMA model. Articles published in the last 5 years with healthy adults.

Study selection

A total of 633 studies related to the use of masks during physical exercise were found, of which 8 articles met the criteria to be included.

Study design

Systematic review.

Level of evidence

Level 2.

Data extraction

The search process and the review of the articles were carried out by independent expe

SUBMITTER: Asin-Izquierdo I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9460086 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature