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Despite the excitement of joining
a new hockey team, football league or whatever physical activity
one maybe enthusiastic about participation, a preparticipation
evaluation (PPE) may be inevitable. While many high schools
and colleges may require a PPE as a prerequisite to joining
a team, many adults ignore the medical examination when joining
a social club or athletic group. Regardless of how healthy one
considers themselves, it is important not to overlook the dreaded
physical examination.
For a better understanding
on the pre-participation evaluation (PPE), review the following
questions and answers:
A pre-participation evaluation
(PPE)is another term for sports physical.
Why are pre-participation evaluations
necessary?
Generally, the objective of
the sport physical or pre-participation evaluation is to obtain
a comprehensive study on the athlete’s well-being and physical
aptitude.
Are the evaluations used to
test the bounds of the athlete’s performance?
Yes and no, the pre-participation
evaluation (PPE)is devised to ensure the safe participation
of the athlete in the designated sport.
What transpires if an athlete
is unapproved for a specific sport?
Generally, most athletes are recommended other sports to become
involved in.
What are the fundamental objectives
of the pre-participation evaluation(PPE)?
The objectives of the pre-participation
evaluation (PPE) include the following:
•Identify any medical conditions
that may make the athlete susceptible to injury
•Detect any medical conditions that may serve as a risk factor
•Adhere to both insurance and legal pre-requisites
•Evaluate overall health
•Provide a health consultation on medically-related issues
•Ascertain the fitness level for designated sports or physical
activities
How soon should an athlete
plan a pre-participation evaluation (PPE)?
Overall, the PPE should be
administered a minimum of six weeks before the preseason practice
begins. It allows adequate time to amend or rehabilitate of
any specific medical problems. To avoid any schedule glitches,
the PPE should be scheduled toward the end of the previous school
year or 6-weeks before the preseason practice starts.
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