APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pre-activity screening is undertaken in all professional sports in an effort to:
A
Provide a baseline to which future tests can be compared
B
Identify the most suitable playing position on a team
C
Minimise the risk of injury during physical activity
D
Best plan a training program
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pre-screening involves the assessment of an athlete’s level of health before they become instigate a new training program. Not only does the athlete provide information about their medical history, but they also discuss their physical capabilities as well as their training expectations and objectives.

Detailed explanation-2: -Before participation in any sports event, it is recommended that any professional or amateur athlete undergo a preparticipation physical evaluation ( PPE).

Detailed explanation-3: -Screening is designed to identify intrinsic or individual factors that may predispose a player to both acute or overuse injury. Identifying musculoskeletal deficits or abnormalities and instituting appropriate intervention is in turn designed to reduce injury.

Detailed explanation-4: -The overall goal of the pre-participation evaluation (PPE) is to help maintain the health and safety of athletes. Its purpose is not to exclude athletes from participation but to promote safe participation.

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