TY - JOUR
T1 - Preparticipation evaluation of the adolescent athlete. Timing and content of the examination
AU - Blum, R. W.
PY - 1985
Y1 - 1985
N2 - The aim of the preparticipation physical examination should be not only to uncover disqualifying conditions but also to screen for conditions that predispose to injury, to assess physical maturation, to determine physical fitness, and to educate the potential athlete regarding injury prevention and proper nutrition. By practicing these techniques, the physician can facilitate safe and healthful participation in organized sports by children and adolescents.
AB - The aim of the preparticipation physical examination should be not only to uncover disqualifying conditions but also to screen for conditions that predispose to injury, to assess physical maturation, to determine physical fitness, and to educate the potential athlete regarding injury prevention and proper nutrition. By practicing these techniques, the physician can facilitate safe and healthful participation in organized sports by children and adolescents.
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U2 - 10.1080/00325481.1985.11699083
DO - 10.1080/00325481.1985.11699083
M3 - Article
C2 - 4022853
AN - SCOPUS:0022225532
SN - 0032-5481
VL - 78
SP - 52
EP - 69
JO - Postgraduate medicine
JF - Postgraduate medicine
IS - 2
ER -