This best-selling resource guides health care professionals through the preparticipation physical evaluation PPE process in the medical home for young athletes from middle school through college.
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Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine sports participation clearance. This resource also lists return-to-play guidelines, addresses medicolegal and ethical concerns, and explores future research and use of electronic formats. Contents cover physical examination and clearance, systems-based examinations, cardiovascular problems, central nervous system, general medical conditions, respiratory system, musculoskeletal conditions, and more.
New in the Fifth Edition
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Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine sports participation clearance. This resource also lists return-to-play guidelines, addresses medicolegal and ethical concerns, and explores future research and use of electronic formats. Contents cover physical examination and clearance, systems-based examinations, cardiovascular problems, central nervous system, general medical conditions, respiratory system, musculoskeletal conditions, and more.
New in the Fifth Edition
- New chapter on transgender athlete
- New chapter on the female athlete
- New section on mental health
- Incorporating PPE into routine health supervision care
- Updated content based on the most current practice guidelines, consensus statements, and expert opinions
- Developed to enhance the health and safety of all athletes and establish a standardized approach to PPE
- English and Spanish versions of the History Form
