Preparticipation Evaluation, 6th Edition [Paperback]

Name: Preparticipation Evaluation, 6th Edition [Paperback]
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: 45B8A410-D368-4BF7-B113-AE5EE0CF5AFC
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American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine

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Available: September 22, 2026

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Description

This resource guides health care professionals through the preparticipation evaluation (PPE) process in the medical home for youth in middle school through college who are participating in athletics or other organized activities requiring a physician’s evaluation.

Included are recommendations on PPE timing, setting, and structure; medical history questions; and how to determine participation eligibility. This resource also lists return-to-play guidelines, addresses medicolegal and ethical concerns, and discusses implementation in practice. Contents cover physical examination and eligibility, systems-based examinations, cardiovascular problems, central nervous system, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urogenital, musculoskeletal, dermatologic, mental health, and more.

New to the 6th edition

Hematologic and Oncologic Considerations
Sports Nutrition and Dietary Habits
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Abuse and Violence

The PPE: Preparticipation Evaluation, 6th Edition is nationally endorsed by the the American Heart Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and National Federation of State High School Associations.

Details

ISBN-13: 978-1-61002-906-3
Product Code: MA1231
Publication Date: October 15, 2026
Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Availability: Pre-Order

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American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP is the largest pediatric publisher in the world, with a diverse list of resources that includes essential clinical and practice management titles and award-winning books for parents.