 The first piece of information that the AT should collect on each athlete prior to the start of practice.  Identify any athletes who may be at risk or warrant disqualification  Establish baseline comparisons  Personal physician or station examination

 Advantage  In-depth history  Ideal physician-patient relationship  Disadvantage  May not be an expert in detecting factors that predispose athletes to injury

 Most thorough  3 Parts  Medical history  Physical examination  Orthopedic screening

 Completed before the PPE  Updated every year  Closely reviewed by physician and AT

 Height  Weight  Body composition  Blood pressure  Pulse  Vision  Skin  Dental  Ears  Nose  Throat  Heart and lung function  Abdomen  Lymphatics  Genitalia  Urinalysis  Blood work

 Physicians can only RECOMMENT that an athlete retire  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990  The athlete is the only person who can make the final decision