NATA Issues New Recommendations on Preparticipation Exams

Source: National Athletic Trainers' Association

Dallas, February 5, 2014 – With the continued increase in high school and college sports participation, there has been a related rise in sudden death. Most deaths have been attributed to congenital or cardiovascular conditions, heat stroke and sickle cell trait among others. To address these issues, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association has released a position statement, “Preparticipation Physician Examinations (PPE) and Disqualifying Conditions,” and recommends the sports medicine community consider adopting a standardized process for conducting the PPE to ensure a safe playing environment for athletes and to help identify those conditions that may predispose an athlete to injury or sudden death.

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