Athlete with Diabetes Gregory Czarnecki Jake D. Veigel INTRODUCTION For patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, exercise has been and continues to be an integral component…

Febrile/Sick Athlete Pierre Rouzier INTRODUCTION Caring for the sick athlete is both rewarding and challenging. In general your patient is healthier and more motivated to get well. However, because of…

Athlete with Rash Christopher J. Lutrzykowski INTRODUCTION There are a multitude of exanthems that affect the athlete. The number and breadth of rashes mimic the general population, and the primary…

Athlete with Shortness of Breath Joseph J. Bernard Zachary A. Geidel INTRODUCTION Shortness of breath is a common complaint in athletes and is a frequent reason for the athlete to…

Athlete with Syncope Christopher Lutrzykowski INTRODUCTION Syncope is defined as the temporary loss of consciousness and posture. Near syncope is defined as a prodromal symptom of fainting or near faint….

Athlete with a Head or Facial Injury Peter Hoth Zachary A. Geidel INTRODUCTION Head and facial injuries in athletes often create anxiety in the provider caring for the athlete, as…

Preparticipation Physical Examination Vasilios Chrisostomidis INTRODUCTION The preparticipation physical examination (PPE) was designed with the safety and health of the athlete in mind. Its goal is to detect the athlete’s…