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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICALS

Pre-Participation Exams (Physicals)
Physicals should be given every year to participating athletes. The forces and stresses encountered by athletes can cause harm, even death. The pre-participation exam is given to find underlying conditions that may not be able to withstand the stresses of sport. Physicals are very important and should be taken seriously by doctors, parents, and athletes. Any doctor can sign off on a physical. It is recommended that athletes see a sports medicine doctor for a physical before each season. Sports medicine doctors are up to date on problems suffered by athletes, where as other doctors may not be. If all doctors took physicals seriously, then we could potentially reduce a lot of sport injuries and illnesses.

The following are a few things physicians should do during a physical: (Click here to become a member and gain full access to the over 400 manuscript text pages of resource information in this website and many other wonderful benefits)


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