preparticipation physical exam
preparticipation physical exam
Sports medicine A physical exam that may be required by law before a child or adolescent can participate in school-related sports; PPE are intended to detect any cardiovascular or musculoskeletal condition that may ↑ the risk of injury or death. See Station system.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.