APTA Montana Primary Care Conference

This session provides an evidence-informed, clinician-focused overview of how physicians approach the preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) in pediatric and adolescent athletes. Emphasis is placed on risk stratification, medical clearance decision-making, and identification of conditions that predispose to injury or sudden cardiac events.
Learning Objectives: 
1. Review the common components of Pediatric Sports Preparticipation Paperwork.
2. Describe the components of the Preparticipation Physical Evaluation.
3. Learn standard cardiac auscultation and how findings affect preparticipation management.
4. Identify key red flags in pediatric athletes (e.g., syncope, cardiac history, concussion, overuse injuries, disordered eating) that warrant further medical evaluation or restriction from sport.
5. Interpret how clearance decisions are made, including full clearance, conditional participation, or disqualification.