Doctor calls for changes in training intensity after NRL player’s death
Dr Simon Quilty also says clinicians and first responders aren't 'adequately trained' in recognising role of heat on illness: inquest
Sporting codes should enforce a standard two-week acclimatisation period when players return to training after an up-and-coming NRL player’s pre-season death, a doctor has told an inquest.
Specialist acute care physician Dr Simon Quilty said it was well-known there was a high risk of exertional heat stroke and heat illness in the first five days after players restarted training.
“That extends out to 14 days, so it makes sense that a 14-day period of acclimatisation should be a standard across all sporting codes, not just professional sporting codes,” he said.
Dr Quilty was giving evidence on Wednesday at the NSW inquest into the death of the Manly Sea Eagles player Keith Titmuss.
