Key result
Musculoskeletal preparticipation physical evaluation screening lacks significant evidence demonstrating that subsequent interventions result in decreased musculoskeletal injury.
Why the study?
The traditional musculoskeletal portion of the preparticipation physical evaluation lacks robust evidence supporting its predictive ability for injury risk, and evidence is lacking on whether subsequent interventions reduce injury.
Does musculoskeletal preparticipation physical evaluation lead to decreased musculoskeletal morbidity in athletes?
Does musculoskeletal preparticipation physical evaluation lead to decreased musculoskeletal morbidity in athletes?
Current evidence does not support the premise that traditional musculoskeletal preparticipation physical evaluations or subsequent interventions lead to a decrease in musculoskeletal morbidity.
A preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) is a requirement that many athletes must complete before participating in organized sports. Currently, the traditional musculoskeletal (MSK) portion of the PPE lacks robust evidence to support its ability to accurately predict those at greater risk for MSK injury. Functional movement testing has garnered attention for potential use in the PPE having shown some promise for greater sensitivity at identifying those at greater risk for MSK injury. Despite the widespread use of MSK PPE screening to identify athletes at greater risk for MSK injury, there is no significant evidence demonstrating that subsequent interventions result in decreased MSK injury.
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Andujo et al. (2020) conducted a review in Musculoskeletal injury risk in athletes. Musculoskeletal Preparticipation Physical Evaluation (PPE) was evaluated on Musculoskeletal injury. Musculoskeletal preparticipation physical evaluation screening lacks significant evidence demonstrating that subsequent interventions result in decreased musculoskeletal injury.
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