title: The preparticipation physical examination.
abstract: This article reviews the components of the preparticipation physical examination. It looks at some of the key elements of the history and the physical examination that help determine whether an athlete can participate in an organized sport.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, SPC 5239, Ann Arbor, MI 48197, USA. Electronic address: jpedraza@orthonc.com.
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pedraza
authors.forename: Julie Ann
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jardeleza
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D010809:Physical Fitness; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Athlete screening; Clearance; Preparticipation physical examination; Safety; Sports participation guideline