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Friday, March 22, 2019 at 03:30 PM – 04:15 PM on Workshop Room B |
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Facilitators: Dr. Mona Osman |
Workshop 15: Preparticipation Exam in Athletes
Background: The number of athletes especially adolescents is increasing with time. Athletes might be at risk of emergencies while playing sports, including sudden cardiac arrest. Performing a preparticipation exam in athletes is important. It allows detecting health conditions that predispose the athlete to injury or illness, some of which can be deadly. Preparticipation exam is a good opportunity also to provide counseling to athletes in terms of healthy lifestyle, avoiding performance enhancing drugs and other risky behaviors.
Aim: The main objectives of this workshop are:
- To discuss the importance of preparticipation exam in athletes
- To delineate the main components of the preparticipation exam
- To list contraindications for sports participation
- To discuss the role of family physicians in preparticipation exam
Session Description/Methodology: The session will be an interactive one lasting around 60 minutes. The methodology includes a power point presentation, videos and case discussions.
Conclusion: At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to perform adequately the preparticipation exam for athletes and provide an athlete-centered advice.
