title: The sports preparticipation evaluation.
abstract: The best sports preparticipation program requires an initial comprehensive evaluation, interim care, central reporting, and an appropriate followup examination. The preparticipation examination, when properly carried out, can meet the needs of our adolescents.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Ball
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D013178:Sports Medicine