title: Role of the adolescent preparticipation physical examination.
abstract: With the exception of Rhode Island, all states require high school athletes to undergo a preparticipation examination. These examinations may vary from state to state, however. This article covers the basics of the history, physical examination, special tests, and issues surrounding clearance for various diagnoses.
authors.affiliation: Union Memorial Hospital, Lutherville, MD 21093, USA. andrew.tucker@medstar.net
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tucker
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Grady
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005568:Forms and Records Control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D008499:Medical Records; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D013177:Sports; D014481:United States