It’s that time of year to have your annual pre-participation physical or screening. Know the difference that a screening may just be a review and clearance for sports participation. It does not fully replace an annual physical with your primary care MD which is more comprehensive. Regardless, with a screening make sure that it involves a heart evaluation to pick up any irregularities that may be present such as a murmur. Remember that you need to be as honest as you can as the MD is not a mindreader but can pick up things to look for through good questions. Parents need to take care in answering questions to provide accurate information. A proper evaluation involves a good medical history, proper questions, honest answers and a thorough evaluation. Don’t take shortcuts with your health. Have a safe and successful season.
What is Sports Medicine?
Sports medicine is an “umbrella term” used to define specialties in preventing, diagnosing, and treating injuries related to participation in sports, physical activity and/or exercise. Sports medicine is difficult to define because it is not a single specialty, but an...