Preparticipation physical evaluations for high school athletes: Time for a new game plan

David G. Bundy; Chris Feudtner

doi:10.1367/A02-110R1.1

Preparticipation physical evaluations for high school athletes: Time for a new game plan

David G. Bundy, Chris Feudtner

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Abstract

For several decades, physicians have conducted preparticipation physical evaluations (PPEs) hoping to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with high school sports. We argue in this Brief Commentary that the PPE as currently practiced is ineffective and illogical. We propose a research agenda that would provide data to more effectively promote adolescent health both on and off the playing field.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	260-263
Number of pages	4
Journal	Ambulatory Pediatrics
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1367/A02-110R1.1
State	Published - 2004
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Adolescence
Health care program evaluation
Prevention
Screening

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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