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Preparticipation exam

A health screening before an athlete starts a sport, to find conditions that need attention.

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Definition

Preparticipation exams screen for conditions that may need evaluation, treatment or modified participation before sport begins. Requirements and who may perform them vary by state and athletic association.

The common mistake

Definitions here are general. They do not say what any profession may do in any state; that is set by each state’s law. Back to the full glossary

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