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The preparticipation evaluation (PPE) is a clinical examination that screens athletes for injuries, illnesses, or other potentially serious or deadly conditions prior to their participation in sporting activities [1–5]. By obtaining athlete’s medical history, performing a physical examination, and identifying pertinent prohibitive risk factors, the PPE’s purpose is to maximize safe participation in sports. Approximately 30 million athletes younger than 18 years and another 3 million athletes with special needs receive PPE to participate in sports every year [6]. In the United States alone, the PPE is used to screen almost 8 million high school athletes per year [8–11]. Ideally, each one receives a PPE prior to the start of their respective seasons [3].

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Douglas, W., Siddiqi, A.R. (2021). Preparticipation Evaluation. In: Miranda-Comas, G., Cooper, G., Herrera, J., Curtis, S. (eds) Essential Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64316-4_4

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