1. A physical examination (should, to be) mandatory before and specific to participation at all levels and ages of sports participation. 2. The examination (to determine) if the athlete (to be) physically capable of withstanding the stresses of the sport and (to help) to reveal imbalances and weaknesses that (may, to correct) through rehabilitation. 3. Ideally the examination (should, to perform) 4 to 6 weeks before the start of the season to give the physician a good indication of the athlete's level of health and, if necessary, give the sports therapist adequate time to adopt goals and develop a rehabilitation program before the season begins. 4. The seven major parts of a sports examination (to be) (l) past medical history and current medical information; (2) measurements including range of motion, body type, strength, percentage body fat, girth, posture, level of maturation, and cardiovascular fitness; (3) orthopedic examination; (4) eye examination; (5) dental screening; (6) laboratory tests; (7) and review of the examination by a physician to allow, disallow, or restrict athletic participation.
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