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Title PPE : preparticipation physical evaluation / American Academy of Family Physicians [and 5 others] ; editors, David T. Bernhardt, William O. Roberts.

Publication Info. Itasca, IL : American Academy of Pediatrics, [2019]

Item Status

Edition 5th edition.
Description 1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Contents Goals -- Timing, setting, and structure -- Health privacy,, ethical issues, and legal concerns -- General considerations of the history, physical examination, and medical eligibility -- Systems-based examination -- Female athletes -- Athlete with a disability -- Transgender athletes -- Research.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Athletes -- Medical examinations -- United States.
Athletes -- Medical examinations.
United States.
Sports medicine -- United States.
Sports medicine.
United States.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Bernhardt, David T., 1962- editor.
Roberts, William O., editor.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Added Title Preparticipation physical evaluation
Other Form: Print version: PPE. 5th edition. Itasca, Ill.] : American Academy of Pediatrics, 2019 1610023013 (OCoLC)1078422470 (DLC) 2018907058
ISBN 9781610023023 (electronic book)
1610023021 (electronic book)
9781610023016 (print)
1610023013 (print)