what does the pre participation medical examination form ensure
health & safety while participating in sport/activity
identify those at risk
goals on PPE (9)
who completes the PPE
primary care physician or doctor associated w sport
PPE is usually completed _______ before start
6 weeks
why is PPE completed 6 weeks before activity
allows time to correct problems or be referred to specialists
what is medical history
written form that is usually filled out before showing up to the PPME to save time
what is included in medical histroy
vaccines
diseases
headaches
msk injuries
CV or pulm issues
ED
eyes
special equipment
family history
what are parts of physical examination
vital signs
general medical probs
ECG
pulm exam
neuro exam
eye exam
dental exam …
what is being looked for in the pulmonary exam
coughing spells
abnormal breathing sounds
asymmetric lung momvemnt
allergies/asthma
what are abnormal breathing sounds
wheezing
cackles
rhonchi
rubs
rales
abnormal breathing rates
what are parts of the neuro exam
PEARLLA
cranial nerves assessment
myotomes/dermatomes
deep tendon reflexes
SCAT
emmetropia…
20/20 vision
myopia is…
nearsightedness
lights rays focused IN FRONT of the retina
hypermetropia is…
farsightedness
light rays focused BEHIND the retina
nystagmus…
cyclical movement of the eyes
anisocoria,,,
uneven pupil size
gastrointestinal exam involves what
digestive system
eating habits/ nutrition
liver, spleen health
weight control sports
what parts of gastrourinary exam
female mentrual and premary
males testicles
kidney issues
parts of dermatological exams
contagious lesions
herpes
impetigo
tinea capitis or corporis
parts of heat disorder examination
history of syncope, exhaustion, heat stroke, sickle cell trait
sickle cell increases…
risk of dehydration or sickle cell episode
medications can affect body’s ablity to…
release heat (antihistamine)
what are parts of physical fitness profile
antropometry and body comp
maturation & growth
flex
strength, power, speed
agility, balance, reaction time
CV endurance
who determines clerance for participation
physican