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
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Sports medicine -- United States
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Athletes -- United States -- Medical examinations
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Physical Examination -- methods
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Athletes
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Sports Medicine -- methods
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MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics MEDICAL -- Orthopedics MEDICAL -- Sports Medicine.
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Athletes -- Medical examinations
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Sports medicine
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SUBJECT |
United States |
Subject |
United States
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Bernhardt, David T., 1962- editor.
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Roberts, William O., editor
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American Academy of Family Physicians.
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LC no. |
2018907058 |
ISBN |
9781610023023 |
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1610023021 |
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