Musculoskeletal assessment and training: the young athlete

The primary purpose of a preparticipation physical examination is to identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to physical and/or psychological injury. Inclusion of a physiological assessment complements the more traditional preparticipation health examination by contributing valuable inf...

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Published in:	Clinics in sports medicine Vol. 7; no. 3; p. 641
Main Authors:	Rooks, D S, Micheli, L J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-1988
Subjects:	Adolescent Athletic Injuries - prevention & control Child Humans Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena Physical Education and Training - methods Sports
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Summary:	The primary purpose of a preparticipation physical examination is to identify risk factors that may predispose an athlete to physical and/or psychological injury. Inclusion of a physiological assessment complements the more traditional preparticipation health examination by contributing valuable information toward the specific physical strengths and weaknesses of the young athlete. This information when combined with the orthopedic and medical components of a preparticipation examination can dramatically enhance the safety of sports participation.
ISSN:	0278-5919
DOI:	10.1016/S0278-5919(20)30914-5