| The adolescent preparticipation physical examination. Is it helpful? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11019730 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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J D Metzl |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinics in sports medicine Volume: 19 ISSN: 0278-5919 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Sports Med Publication Date: 2000 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-02-08 Completed Date: 2001-02-08 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8112473 Medline TA: Clin Sports Med Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 577-92, v Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York, USA. MetzlJ@HSS.EDU |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Athletic Injuries / prevention & control Humans Medical History Taking Physical Examination / methods* Sports / physiology Sports Medicine / methods* |
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