It may be hard to believe, but fall sports are just around the corner. Parents and kids are gearing up for the upcoming athletics season by training, finding the right equipment and signing up for ...

Any time an adolescent wants to join an after school activity they need to make sure that they are fully healthy to compete. A sports physical exam is required to determine if the student athlete is ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Before suiting up to hit the field or compete in a sport, many athletes are required to get checked by a doctor. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The preparticipation physical evaluation was established in 1992 to determine medical eligibility for young ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - As kids head back to school, be prepared for yours to come home saying he or she wants to try a school sport. Depending on what Siouxland state you live in, you will need a ...

Your child’s provider sends a questionnaire to you before the appointment. It asks questions about key areas of your child’s health and medical history: Your child’s provider discusses the results of ...

The publication, "Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) Monograph, 5th Edition," was jointly produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Family Physicians, the ...

Question: My children are healthy student athletes, but were asked to get a physical before they could play interscholastic sports. Why is this necessary? Answer: A physical helps monitor student ...

It may be hard to believe, but fall sports are just around the corner. Parents and kids are gearing up for the upcoming athletics season by training, finding the right equipment and signing up for ...

Background The usefulness and modalities of cardiovascular screening in young athletes remain controversial, particularly concerning the role of 12-lead ECG. One of the reasons refers to the presumed ...