Parents' Knowledge of the Purposes and Content of Preparticipation Physical Examinations

Increasing Primary Care Follow-up after Preparticipation Physical Evaluations

“…4 Adolescents are evaluated less frequently than children, and the sports physical may be the only annual visit with a health care provider. 18 , 25 , 26 Likewise, insurance may only cover 1 preventive visit per year. Thus the PPEs should be incorporated into a health maintenance visit rather than replace it.…”

Immunizations in Athletes

“…21 Thus, the PPE provides an ideal opportunity to vaccinate the athlete and to provide a thorough health assessment including seatbelt use, sexuality, and substance use. 19,21 This positively influences the health of the individual athlete as well as the safety of the local sports program or team. 33 Prior to vaccinating, a discussion should be held regarding potential adverse reactions.…”

“…22 Up to one-third of athletes use the PPE as their only contact with a health care provider, and a similar proportion of parents think that the PPE should address medical issues unrelated to athletics. 21 Many parents believe that immunizations should be provided at the time of the PPE, and a minority of high school senior athletes receive the recommended adolescent vaccines. 21 Thus, the PPE provides an ideal opportunity to vaccinate the athlete and to provide a thorough health assessment including seatbelt use, sexuality, and substance use.…”

“…21 Many parents believe that immunizations should be provided at the time of the PPE, and a minority of high school senior athletes receive the recommended adolescent vaccines. 21 Thus, the PPE provides an ideal opportunity to vaccinate the athlete and to provide a thorough health assessment including seatbelt use, sexuality, and substance use. 19,21 This positively influences the health of the individual athlete as well as the safety of the local sports program or team.…”

The Impact of Sports Cardiology on the Practice of Primary Care Sports Medicine

“…9 The PPE should, therefore, be methodical and the goals, at all costs, should be to permit safe participation, while avoiding unnecessary restriction from sports participation. and "Where are we?"…”