title: The preparticipation physical examination: an update.
abstract: The evolution of the preparticipation physical examination (PPE) in the United States continues to advance. In May 2010, the fourth edition of the Preparticipation Physical Examination Evaluation (PPE-4) monograph was published. The monograph is a product reflecting the collaborative efforts of 6 author societies. This article provides a brief historical review of the PPE and then highlights the recent changes and updates contained in the PPE-4 monograph, including cardiovascular screening in athletes. New recommendations to include the PPE in all well-child care visits and the need to develop a nationwide standard for the PPE are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA. cks2n@virginia.edu
authors.forename: Craig K
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Seto
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D053447:Channelopathies / Q000175:diagnosis; D004608:Eligibility Determination; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012805:Sickle Cell Trait; D013178:Sports Medicine; D014481:United States