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Fall 2006 CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT Sports Participation |
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DO NOT LIMIT SPORTS PARTICIPATION |
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Diabetes, well-controlled Congenital heart disease, mild and well-controlled Sickle cell trait. Asthma, well-controlled with no indication of pulmonary insufficiency |
Ovary, absence of one Testicle, absent or undescended (use protective cup in contact sports) Seizure disorder, well-controlled HIV (with appropriate precautions regarding body fluids). |
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MAY LIMIT SPORTS PARTICIPATION - Students require individual assessment |
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Organ transplant Cancer Diabetes, poorly controlled Heat-related illness, history of Bleeding disorders Heart disease: Moderate, or postoperative Hypertension Sickle cell disease - Non-contact sports Asthma, uncontrolled, with pulmonary insufficiency Cystic fibrosis Musculoskeletal disorders - sprain, overuse, fracture, disease, etc Atlantoaxial instability (instability of vertebra in neck, may occur in Down syndrome) |
Cerebral palsy Spleen, chronic enlargement Amenorrhea, other menstrual cycle disorders Kidney - Absence of one Spine trauma Head trauma – concussion, craniotomy (surgery involving the skull), other head injury Eye injury or previous surgery; loss of function in one eye - may participate if uses eye guard; detached retina - consult ophthalmologist Eating disorders - anorexia or bulimia Liver, chronic enlargement Obesity |
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SIGNIFICANTLY LIMIT OR PROHIBIT SPORTS PARTICIPATION |
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Acute illness that is contagious or will worsen with participation Fever Carditis (inflammation of the heart). Sickle cell disease - No contact or collision sports Pulmonary insufficiency (unsatisfactory oxygenation during graded stress test)
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Spleen, acute enlargement Skin disorders that are contagious (boils, herpes, impetigo, scabies). Seizure disorders that are poorly controlled -- No archery, climbing or sports involving heights, power lifting, riflery, scuba diving, strength training, swimming, weight lifting Diarrhea, moderate to severe Liver, acute enlargement |
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Ankle sprains Cardiac dysrhythmias Disability and sports training Eyewear, protective Female athletes, health issues Female athletes, triad sports Finger injuries Head injuries Heat stress and heat-related illness HIV and other blood-borne viral pathogens Hypertension, systemic Intensive training and sports specialization Knee pain |
Medical conditions affecting sports participation Nutrition Organized sports for children Sports physical evaluation form (PDF) Steroid use Strength training Weight control, healthy Health issues in specific sports:
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