The Preparticipation Physical Examination: Steps Toward Consensus and Uniformity

A few decades ago, the PPE consisted of a question or two and a quick check for heart murmurs and hernias. Today the exam is much more extensive and often includes matters not directly related to sports participation. But the content of the PPE still causes considerable confusion and disagreement, a...

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Published in:The Physician and sportsmedicine 1999-08, Vol.27 (8), p.29-34
Main Authors: Glover, David W., Maron, Barry J., Matheson, Gordon O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Athletes
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
High Schools
Physical examinations
Physicians
Sports
Sports Medicine
Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports
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Summary:A few decades ago, the PPE consisted of a question or two and a quick check for heart murmurs and hernias. Today the exam is much more extensive and often includes matters not directly related to sports participation. But the content of the PPE still causes considerable confusion and disagreement, and the exam is seldom used to full advantage to protect the health of young athletes. Physicians should take the lead in forging a consensus on the proper objectives of the exam and developing a standardized PPE form for nationwide use.
ISSN:0091-3847
2326-3660
DOI:10.3810/psm.1999.08.941