The Preparticipation Physical Examination |
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| Authors: | Renie Howard James R. Wappes |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Dr Sallis practices family medicine and sports medicine and is director of research at the Kaiser Permanents Medical Center in Fontana, California. He holds a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine and is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice, and an editorial board member Of The Physician and Sportsmedicine.;2. Tucson;3. Alexandria, Virginia;4. Gaffney, South Carolina |
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| Abstract: | One of the most difficult on-site medical decisions is what steps to take when an athlete sustains a neck injury. A cautious examination is imperative and may involve assessing consciousness, pain, and spasm; evaluating neurologic symptoms; testing cervical range of motion; and deciding whether or not the player can return to play. Various signs and symptoms may herald serious injury and indicate the need to place the patient on a backboard before further assessment. |
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