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# Athlete-Monitoring Wearable Devices
Oura Rings Will Be Used by NBA Athletes to Monitor COVID-19

By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-18 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-rings
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/oura-smart-rings-nba-disney-world-022230528.html) & [ouraring](https://ouraring.com/)

The [NBA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-ankle-brace) is gearing up to resume operations which will take place at Walt Disney World in Orlando, and the players will have the ability to wear [Oura Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/context-layer) in order to monitor the potential onset of COVID-19 symptoms. The Ura Rings were used in a study, from [West Virginia University’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rural-areas) Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, which indicated that data from the ring can predict the onset of COVID-19 with 90% accuracy.

The ability to predict illness can help protect other players and allow the league to continue its season. The Oura ring also features a compact design, and water resistant properties, making it an ideal wearable device to protect athletes as it can be worn during games.

Image Credit: Oura

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **COVID-19 Monitoring Wearables:** The use of Oura Rings by NBA athletes to monitor COVID-19 symptoms presents an opportunity for the development of more advanced wearable technology specifically designed for illness detection.
- **Data-driven Health Predictions:** The success of predicting COVID-19 onset with Oura Rings highlights the potential for using data collected from wearables to predict other health conditions and enable proactive interventions.
- **Wearable Protection for Athletes:** The water-resistant and compact design of the Oura Ring showcases the potential for developing wearable devices that can protect athletes during intense physical activity or competitive sports.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Sports Medicine:** The utilization of Oura Rings by NBA athletes for health monitoring opens up opportunities for advancements in sports medicine practices and athlete wellness management.
- **Wearable Technology:** The application of Oura Rings in monitoring COVID-19 symptoms points to the potential of wearable technology to revolutionize how we track and manage our health in various contexts.
- **Athletic Performance Enhancement:** The integration of Oura Rings into sports could lead to the development of new technologies and practices aimed at enhancing athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries.

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