The adolescent preparticipation physical examination. Is it helpful? Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • The preparticipation examination (PPE) is a widely practiced method of screening athletes for medical limitations before sports participation. Although the PPE is widely implemented, there is little consistency regarding content or method in providing this important service. This lack of uniformity undermines the overall effectiveness of the PPE. The history, efficiency, and nature of athletic screening in adolescents are discussed in this article, and specific suggestions are offered on how the examination might be improved in the future. As sports participation among teens continues to change--in number of participants and in athlete-demographics--and as the field of sports medicine expands equally rapidly, the adolescent PPE, the commonest interaction between adolescent patients and the medical system, should be updated.

publication date

  • October 1, 2000

Research

keywords

  • Physical Examination
  • Sports Medicine

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0033817888

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70227-1

PubMed ID

  • 11019730

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 19

issue

  • 4