Electrocardiogram Testing During Athletic Preparticipation Physical Examinations
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National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: Preparticipation physical examinations and disqualifying conditions.
OBJECTIVE To present athletic trainers with recommendations for the content and administration of the preparticipation physical examination (PPE) as well as considerations for determining safe participation in sports and identifying disqualifying conditions. BACKGROUND Preparticipation physical examinations have been used routinely for nearly 40 years. However, considerable debate exists as t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Athletic Training
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1062-6050
DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-45.3.265