title: Another look at the sports preparticipation examination of the adolescent athlete.
abstract: The sports preparticipation examination can be worthwhile if the musculoskeletal system is examined carefully, with particular regard for the residual disabilities from previous injuries; this can be accomplished in a two-minute orthopedic examination done in addition to the usual physical examination. As many as 10% of young people may have abnormalities such as patellofemoral syndrome, incompletely rehabilitated ankle sprains, or tight hamstring muscles, which may result in further injury unless a rehabilitation exercise program is instituted.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009985:Orthopedics; D010808:Physical Examination; D013177:Sports