SPORTS PHYSICAL OR PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION (PPE) AT MISSOULA BONE & JOINT
Sports Physicals in Western Montana
The purpose of the Sports Physical or Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (PPE) is to identify athletes that may be at risk for further injury or illness and to refer these athletes for additional medical evaluation prior to allowing them to participate. The specific purposes include the following:
- To identify athletes at risk of sudden death
- To identify medical conditions that may require further evaluation and treatment before participation
- To identify orthopedic conditions that may require further evaluation and treatment, including physical therapy, before participation
- To satisfy legal requirements of athletic governing boards
Dr. Amrine offers sports physical evaluations at Missoula Bone & Joint to supplement annual preventive care exams done by your primary care physician.
For more information about PPE please contact Dr. Amrine's assistant, Becca, at (406) 532-8783, or your school’s Athletic Trainer.
To schedule a PPE with Dr. Amrine please call our clinic (406)721-4436.
Here is the Montana High Schools Pre-Participation Form that you will need to fill in and go over with your physician. To save time please print and fill in before you come to your appointment.
