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1
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function of preparticipation sports physical

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maximize safe participation
identify medical problems with risks to the athlete or another participant during participation
identify conditions requiring treatment before participation
remove unnecessary restrictions on participation

2
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should the PPE serve as a sub for comprehensive health maintenance?

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no

ugh

3
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when to do a PPE

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best within 6 weeks of a season

not at a station exam ideally

4
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neurocognitive testing in athletes

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impact or immediate post-concussive assessment and cognitive testing is the most common
computer based - takes 30 min
get a baseline test for athletes 12 and older before season begins

5
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problems with neurocognitive testing system

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athletes can “game” the test to get a low score so can return to play
should not replace clinical signs and symptoms

6
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bleeding problems in athletes

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important in patients who want to play contact sports

mononucleosis - spleen size peaks at one month

7
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recent infections that are important to be aware of in athletes

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mono
hep B
HIV
-5-7 mil cases worldwide
-first stage is asymptomatic
-recurrent infections?
8
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important PMH components to be aware of in athletes

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sickle cell trait history
-extreme heat and exertion may be a risk
congenital or acquired absence of a kidney
-contraindications for contact sports questionable
congenital or acquired absence of a testicle
-mandatory protective cup use
history of a seizure disorder
-water sports athletes need full evaluation

9
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female athlete triad

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amenorrhea
anorexia (disordered eating)
osteoporosis

10
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primary amenorrhea

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no menses by 16

11
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secondary amenorrhea

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no menses for >6 months after onset

12
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heat illness in athletes

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feeling faint or dizzy in heat, can cause heat exhaustion
athletes tend to have recurring problems
water > sports drinks&raquo_space;> energy drinks

13
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symptoms with exercise requiring further evaluation

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syncope (cardiac, neuro, endocrine)

coughing, wheezing (pulm causes, asthma, EIB)

14
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important family history in athletes

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cardiac death before age 50 (hold from participation until cleared)
asthma
diabetes
bleeding problems (contact sports)

15
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2 main parts of PPE

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MSK exam
-stress fracture history
general physical exam

16
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components of general physical exam on PPE

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mental status
neuro
growth parameters
CV status
lung exam
17
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derm conditions in athletes

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tattooing/piercings
common in athletes
-Hep C most common cause of liver transplant
-3.9 mil americans have hep C

18
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marfans syndrome

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autosomal dominant
tall, thin, arm span exceeds height
refer to cardiologist for EKG and echo

19
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sexual maturity

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determine rating
based on stage of sexual maturity, not age or size
if advancement is suspected, think anabolic steroid use (8-9% of high school seniors)

20
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cardio exam in PPE

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95% of all sports related fatalities are cardiac in nature
more than 50% of those are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (auto dom)
patient and fam history are important

21
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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disproportionate hypertrophy of the ventricular septum

most cases are previously asymptomatic

22
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exercise induced bronchospasm

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90-100% of asthmatics have EIB
difficulty breathing during and/or immediately after exercise
loss of FeV1 of at least 15%
worse in summer and fall
pollution can exacerbate
23
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important points of an orthopedic exam in the PPE

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recognizing any preexisting injuries
define injury patterns
identify areas of injury susceptibility
develop rehab strategies to prevent injuries from occurring

24
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stance / symmetry instructions

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stand with arms at sides

25
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stance/ symmetry abnormalities

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enlarged AC joint
enlarged sternoclavicular joint
asymmetrical waist
asymmetrical shoulder height

26
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neck exam instructions

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look at ceiling (c spine extension)
look at floor (c spine flexion)
touch R & L ears to shoulder (lateral flexion)
turn head R & L (rotation

27
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neck exam abnormalities

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limited flexion, extension or rotation

28
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components of back exam

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inspection (scoliosis)
flexion (pain = disc prob)
extension (pain = posterior element problem)
rotation (pain = paraspinous muscle problem)
reflexes

29
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spondylosis

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back pain with extension
worsens with activity
common in extension sports: ballet, gymnastics, skating, line man of football, volleyball

30
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scoliosis screen and lower extremity assessment abnormalities (standing)

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shoulder asymmetry
prominent rib cage
waist curve asymmetry
wasting thigh or calf muscles

31
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back extension exam instructions

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lean back as far as possible

observe back flexibility

32
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scoliosis screen and lower extremity assessment abnormalities (bending at waist)

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rib asymmetry
spinal curvature
wasting calf or thigh muscles
pain

33
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shoulder strength exam instructions

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shrug shoulders while examiner holds them down

expect symmetrical muscle bulk and strength

34
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shoulder exam abnormalities

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indicators of neck and shoulder concerns:
loss of strength
loss of muscle bulk

35
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arm / shoulder strength exam instructions

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hold out arms and lift up while examiner hold them down

expect equal muscle bulk and strength in both arms

36
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arm / shoulder strength exam instructions abnormalities

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loss of strength

wasting of deltoid muscles

37
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shoulder external rotation exam instructions

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hold arms out from sides with elbows bent 90 deg

raise hands back as far as they can go

38
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shoulder external rotation exam abnormalities

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may indicate shoulder problem or old dislocations

-loss of external rotation

39
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shoulder internal rotation exam instructions

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hold arms to side, elbows bent 90 deg

pull hands downward, palms facing backward

40
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shoulder internal rotation exam abnormalities

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limited rotation

41
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elbow range of motion exam instructions

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hold arms out from sides, palms up

straighten elbows completely, bend completely

42
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elbow range of motion exam abnormalities

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may indicate old elbow injury

loss of extension or flexion

43
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elbow/forearm/wrist assessment instructions

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hold arms down at sides with elbows bent 90 deg
supinate palms
pronate palms

44
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hand/finger assessment instructions

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make a fist

open hand and spread fingers

45
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hand/finger assessment abnormalities

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protruding knuckles

swollen or crooked fingers

46
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calf strength and Achilles tendon assessment

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stand on heels, then on toes

47
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calf strength and Achilles tendon assessment abnormalities

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calf asymmetry - muscle wasting

limited ankle flexion

48
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knee flexion / extension assessment instructions

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squat on heels ; duck walk 4 steps, stand up

expect painless movement, equal heel to butt distance, equal knee flexion, rises straight up

49
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knee flexion / extension assessment abnormalities

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inability to flex knees

inability to stand up without twisting or bending to one side