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Title PPE : preparticipation physical evaluation / American Academy of Family Physicians [and 5 others] ; editors, David T. Bernhardt, William O. Roberts
Edition 5th edition
Published Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2019]
©2019

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) : color illustrations
Contents Introduction -- Goals and objectives -- Timing, setting, and structure -- Administrative, ethical, and legal concerns -- General considerations of the history physical examination and clearance -- Systems-based examination -- The athlete with special needs -- Research -- Conclusion -- Forms -- Appendices
Summary "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. 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."--Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed August 1, 2019)
Subject Athletes -- Medical examinations -- United States
Sports medicine -- United States
Athletes -- United States -- Medical examinations
Physical Examination -- methods
Athletes
Sports Medicine -- methods
MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
MEDICAL -- Pediatrics MEDICAL -- Orthopedics MEDICAL -- Sports Medicine.
Athletes -- Medical examinations
Sports medicine
SUBJECT United States
Subject United States
Form Electronic book
Author Bernhardt, David T., 1962- editor.
Roberts, William O., editor
American Academy of Family Physicians.
LC no. 2018907058
ISBN 9781610023023
1610023021
Other Titles Preparticipation physical evaluation