what are the benefits of periodic health evaluations
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Yorck Olaf Schumacher
What are the benefits of
Periodic Health Evaluations ?
….Screen for injuries or medical
conditions that may place an athlete at
risk for safe participation.
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Purpose
Periodic Health Evaluation
Current health problems
Past Medical History
Current Medications
Typical health issues of your
Sport
f.ex. Asthma/EIB
Physiological testing
Administration + Planning
Relationship
Get to know your athlete
GoalsPrevious results - Career
Social environment
Family
Position in the team
Education
Health related behavior
Anti Doping
Coaching team
Supplements
Nutrition
Sleep and recovery strategies
Blood test
Identify current health issues ?
NO,
but• Target certain pathologies (iron deficiency, thyroid..)
• Reassurance of athlete
Blood test Ferritin
Nabhan D et al. under review
Prevention
Vaccinations
Exercise Programs
Illness prevention
Dental Check
Risk factors
Risk Factors
to predict Injuries
Non modifiable
Risk factors
Risk Factors
- Performance -
…
Cardiac Screening
??
? ?
Weisfeldt ML et al. JACC, 2010
Cardiac Screening
False positives
Costs
Populations
at risk
EnvironmentFalse
negatives
Expertise
?
Summary
Benefits of the Periodic Health Evaluation
Objectives
Population