Sports Participation Evaluation

Question 1

Goals of evaluation

Answer 1

Identify conditions that may interfere with a persons ability to participate in a sport
Identify health problems that increase risk of injury or death
Help select appropriate sport for a person’s abilities and physical status

Question 2

How early should a PPE be performed?

Answer 2

6 weeks prior

Question 3

Clinician may…

Answer 3

Provide “clearance” for participation
Provide “clearance” for participation c recommendations for further evaluation and/or treatment
Restrict participation until further testing is performed
Recommend and complete restriction from specific sports or all sports

Question 4

Two absolute contradinications

Answer 4

Carditis - sudden death c exertion

Fever - increased risk of heart-related illness