Chapter 15. The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
- Helge Hebestreit,
- Oded Bar-Or
Published Online: 16 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470696255.ch15
Copyright © 2008 International Olympic Committee
Book Title
The Young Athlete
Additional Information
How to Cite
Small, E. (2008) The Preparticipation Physical Evaluation, in The Young Athlete (eds H. Hebestreit and O. Bar-Or), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470696255.ch15
Publication History
- Published Online: 16 APR 2008
- Published Print: 12 NOV 2007
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405156479
Online ISBN: 9780470696255
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- physical evaluation;
- athletes;
- cardiac disease;
- hypertrophic cardiomyopathy;
- musculoskeletal problems
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Evidence Base of PPE
Timing of the PPE
Type of Examination
General Recommendation for the PPE
History
Physical Examination
Blood Tests and Work-Y Up
Clearance
Common Pitfalls
General Recommendations
Conclusions
Directions for Future Research
References