Rating of Perceived Exertion associated with acute symptoms in athletes with recent SARS-CoV-2 infection: AWARE VI.

Greater number of symptoms during the acute infection was associated with a higher RPE during exercise in athletes with 10-28 days after SARS-CoV-2 infection. We recommend measuring RPE during the first exercise challenge after infection as this may indicate disease severity and be valuable to track progress, recovery, and return-to-sport.