Periodic health evaluation in Para athletes: a position statement based on expert consensus
(2024) In BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine 10(4). p.1-17- Abstract
- Para athletes present a broad range of sports-related injuries and illnesses, frequently encountering barriers when accessing healthcare services. The periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a valuable tool for continuously monitoring athletes’ health, screening for health conditions, assisting in the surveillance of health problems by establishing baseline information and identifying barriers to athlete’s performance. This position statement aims to guide sports healthcare providers in the PHE for Para athletes across key impairment categories: intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological and vision. A panel of 15 international experts, including epidemiologists, physiotherapists, optometrists and physicians with expertise in Para athlete... (More)
- Para athletes present a broad range of sports-related injuries and illnesses, frequently encountering barriers when accessing healthcare services. The periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a valuable tool for continuously monitoring athletes’ health, screening for health conditions, assisting in the surveillance of health problems by establishing baseline information and identifying barriers to athlete’s performance. This position statement aims to guide sports healthcare providers in the PHE for Para athletes across key impairment categories: intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological and vision. A panel of 15 international experts, including epidemiologists, physiotherapists, optometrists and physicians with expertise in Para athlete health, convened via videoconferences to discuss the position statement’s purpose, methods and themes. They formed working groups to address clinical, cardiorespiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, nutritional status, mental and sleep health, concussion and female Para athlete health assessment considerations. The PHE’s effectiveness lies in its comprehensive approach. Health history review can provide insights into factors impacting Para athlete health, inform physical assessments and help healthcare providers understand each athlete’s needs. During the PHE, considerations should encompass the specific requirements of the sport modality and the impairment itself. These evaluations can help mitigate the common tendency of Para athletes to under-report health issues. They also enable early interventions tailored to the athlete’s health history. Moreover, the PHE serves as an opportunity to educate Para athletes on preventive strategies that can be integrated into their training routines, enhancing their performance and overall health. This position statement can potentially enhance clinical translation into practice and improve the healthcare quality for Para athletes. (Less)
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abstract = {{Para athletes present a broad range of sports-related injuries and illnesses, frequently encountering barriers when accessing healthcare services. The periodic health evaluation (PHE) is a valuable tool for continuously monitoring athletes’ health, screening for health conditions, assisting in the surveillance of health problems by establishing baseline information and identifying barriers to athlete’s performance. This position statement aims to guide sports healthcare providers in the PHE for Para athletes across key impairment categories: intellectual, musculoskeletal, neurological and vision. A panel of 15 international experts, including epidemiologists, physiotherapists, optometrists and physicians with expertise in Para athlete health, convened via videoconferences to discuss the position statement’s purpose, methods and themes. They formed working groups to address clinical, cardiorespiratory, neuromusculoskeletal, nutritional status, mental and sleep health, concussion and female Para athlete health assessment considerations. The PHE’s effectiveness lies in its comprehensive approach. Health history review can provide insights into factors impacting Para athlete health, inform physical assessments and help healthcare providers understand each athlete’s needs. During the PHE, considerations should encompass the specific requirements of the sport modality and the impairment itself. These evaluations can help mitigate the common tendency of Para athletes to under-report health issues. They also enable early interventions tailored to the athlete’s health history. Moreover, the PHE serves as an opportunity to educate Para athletes on preventive strategies that can be integrated into their training routines, enhancing their performance and overall health. This position statement can potentially enhance clinical translation into practice and improve the healthcare quality for Para athletes.}},
author = {{Pinheiro, Larissa and Verhagen, Evert and Ocarino, Juliana and Fagher, Kristina and Ahmed, Osman Hassan and Dalton, Kristine and Mann, David L and Weiler, Richard and Akinyi Okoth, Carole and Blauwet, Cheri A and Lexell, Jan and Derman, Wayne and Webborn, Nick and Silva, Andressa and Resende, Renan}},
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