Screening in Sport
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In the endeavours to optimize effects of sports participation and training, unfortunate side-effects should be minimized. Indeed, the devastating impact of cardiac arrest (CA) or sudden death (SD) in athletes has shocked societies and sports spectators all over the world. Preventive measures, specifically pre-participation screening have been advocated by the European Society of Cardioloy (ESC) and have subsequently been implemented in some sporting communities. The EACPR Sports Cardiology section answers below our key questions on pre-participation screening.[1]
Aim of Screening[edit | edit source]
The primary aim of the PPE as performed in other countries would appear to be the detection of cardiovascular abnormalities to prevent sudden death among young athletes. The Australian medical screening program has a broader perspective and is aimed at improving the health of the athlete. The medical screening of these high performance athletes has a number of aims:Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
(1) Prevent sudden death
(2) Ensure optimal medical health (asthma, diabetes, menstrual,
depression)
(3) Ensure optimal musculoskeletal health
(4) Optimize performance (nutrition, psychology, biomechanics)
(5) Prevent injury
(6) Review medications and vaccinationsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name cannot be a simple integer. Use a descriptive title
(7) Collect baseline data (blood tests, neuropsychological
testing in contact sports)
(8) Develop professional relationship with athlete
(9) Educate
Screening Protocol[edit | edit source]
Medical Screening[edit | edit source]
Musculoskeletal Screening[edit | edit source]
Performance Screening[edit | edit source]
Clinical Implications[edit | edit source]
Recent Related Research (from Pubmed)[edit | edit source]
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