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Chapter 6: The Pre-Participation Physical Examination

Chapter 6: The Pre-Participation Physical Examination

The Pre-Participation Physical Examination (PPE) § The PPE has been an integral part of

The Pre-Participation Physical Examination (PPE) § The PPE has been an integral part of competitive sports for decades. § It helps to identify athletes at risk for specific types of injuries and to identify prevention techniques for avoiding injury. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

PPE Goals § Identifying the athlete’s general health § Determining any physical limits to

PPE Goals § Identifying the athlete’s general health § Determining any physical limits to participation § Identifying conditions that may put the athlete at risk for injury § Determining the athlete’s individual qualifications Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

PPE Goals (cont. ) § Fulfilling insurance and legal requirements § Determining the athlete’s

PPE Goals (cont. ) § Fulfilling insurance and legal requirements § Determining the athlete’s maturity level § Planning for areas of improvement prior to participation § Identifying the needs of students with special health issues Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

PPE Goals (cont. ) § Providing education on personal health issues § Establishing a

PPE Goals (cont. ) § Providing education on personal health issues § Establishing a doctor-patient relationship Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Components of the Pre-Participation Exam § Identification of medical conditions and diseases § Determination

Components of the Pre-Participation Exam § Identification of medical conditions and diseases § Determination of surgical history § History of hospitalizations § Use of medications § Identification of allergies Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

Components of the Pre-Participation Exam (cont. ) § § § Immunization status Menstrual history

Components of the Pre-Participation Exam (cont. ) § § § Immunization status Menstrual history Pulmonary status Neurological status Musculoskeletal status Identification of recent illnesses or injuries Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

Determination of Clearance § Is the athlete at increased risk of injury because of

Determination of Clearance § Is the athlete at increased risk of injury because of a preexisting condition? § Will the preexisting condition place another competitor at risk of injury? § Will treatment allow the athlete to participate safely? § Can play be limited while the athlete is undergoing treatment? Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

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