PPE: Preparticipation Physical Evaluation
  1. 240 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
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About this book

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. New in the Fifth Edition

  • New chapter on transgender athlete
  • New chapter on the female athlete
  • New section on mental health
  • Incorporating PPE into routine health supervision care
  • Updated content based on the most current practice guidelines, consensus statements, and expert opinions
  • Developed to enhance the health and safety of all athletes and establish a standardized approach to PPE
  • English and Spanish versions of the History Form

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Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Chapter 1. Introduction
  3. Chapter 2. Goals
  4. Chapter 3. Timing, Setting, and Structure
  5. Chapter 4. Health Privacy, Ethical Issues, and Legal Concerns
  6. Chapter 5. General Condsiderations of the History, Physical Examination, and Medical Eligibility
  7. Chapter 6. Systems-Based Examination
  8. Chapter 7. Female Athletes
  9. Chapter 8. Athletes With a Disability
  10. Chapter 9. Transgender Athletes
  11. Chapter 10. Research
  12. Chapter 11. Conclusion
  13. Forms
  14. Resources
  15. Index