Per NFLPA collective bargaining agreement, here's what the NFL tests in a physical:
STANDARD MINIMUM PRESEASON PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Should there be the need for additional examination or testing in any specific area, such will be permitted. General Medical Examination 1. History • player • family • thorough review of all team physicians and trainer reports for preceding seasons 2. Examination • head • face • scalp • ears • external & drums • sinus • throat • eyes • pupils • reaction to movement & light • lungs • palpation • chest • heart • visceral • hernia • rectal • hemorrhoid • fistula • prostate • gastric • any unusual body marks, i.e. scars, birthmarks • height • weight • temperature • blood pressure • pulse • heart rate Orthopedic Examination Examination visually, including stress testing and range of motion for all of the following: • neck and spine • shoulder • elbow • wrist • fingers • hips • knees; also knee jerk • ankle; check Achilles tendon for abnormalities and by jerk test • toes Flexibility Testing of hamstrings and neck EKG Heart Abnormalities Stress Testing (at physician's discretion) (Treadmill or bicycle) for cardiovascular Blood Testing Standard grid. Testing for (including but not limited to): • Chemistry • Calcium • Phosphorus • Glucose • Uric Acid • Cholesterol • Iron • Triglyceride • Lipids • Sodium • Chlorides • White Blood Count • Red Blood Count • Mono-Screen* ] • Tay Sachs* ] *Where applicable. If found, • Sickle Cell* ] individual counseling necessary. • VD* Urinalysis Check for (including but not limited to): • Protein • Glucose • PH Factor • Diabetes • Renal Failure • Gout Vision Testing • peripheral vision • standard eye test Hearing Test Dental Examination Chest X-Ray (at appropriate intervals) (Only as recommended by AMA standard) Check for: Tumor T.B. Lesions X-Ray all previously injured areas (at physician's discretion)
Per NFLPA collective bargaining agreement, here's what the NFL tests in a physical:
STANDARD MINIMUM PRESEASON PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
Should there be the need for additional examination or testing in any specific area, such will be permitted. General Medical Examination 1. History • player • family • thorough review of all team physicians and trainer reports for preceding seasons 2. Examination • head • face • scalp • ears • external & drums • sinus • throat • eyes • pupils • reaction to movement & light • lungs • palpation • chest • heart • visceral • hernia • rectal • hemorrhoid • fistula • prostate • gastric • any unusual body marks, i.e. scars, birthmarks • height • weight • temperature • blood pressure • pulse • heart rate Orthopedic Examination Examination visually, including stress testing and range of motion for all of the following: • neck and spine • shoulder • elbow • wrist • fingers • hips • knees; also knee jerk • ankle; check Achilles tendon for abnormalities and by jerk test • toes Flexibility Testing of hamstrings and neck EKG Heart Abnormalities Stress Testing (at physician's discretion) (Treadmill or bicycle) for cardiovascular Blood Testing Standard grid. Testing for (including but not limited to): • Chemistry • Calcium • Phosphorus • Glucose • Uric Acid • Cholesterol • Iron • Triglyceride • Lipids • Sodium • Chlorides • White Blood Count • Red Blood Count • Mono-Screen* ] • Tay Sachs* ] *Where applicable. If found, • Sickle Cell* ] individual counseling necessary. • VD* Urinalysis Check for (including but not limited to): • Protein • Glucose • PH Factor • Diabetes • Renal Failure • Gout Vision Testing • peripheral vision • standard eye test Hearing Test Dental Examination Chest X-Ray (at appropriate intervals) (Only as recommended by AMA standard) Check for: Tumor T.B. Lesions X-Ray all previously injured areas (at physician's discretion)
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