NFL Physical Exam

As here in the US, the football (american football season) gets underway - I found this on line that is listed in the full NFL contract.

Interesting to know all the players in the league have gone through this exam.

From the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, these are the areas that are considered in a physical for the NFL:

Appendix I

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)

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_criteria_for_passing_an_NFL_physical#ixzz240dMIQo9

Thanks for sharing...picturing a few of my favorite NFLers going through this...not a bad mental picture at all...

Interesting, very complete exam. This could be helpful for some play!

Would love to be his doctor completing the above physical exam:

http://notashamedtobemen.tumblr.com/post/91292210572/nfl-quarterback-luke-mccown-strips-naked-in-the

I would imagine, too, that each player is surrounded by a team of doctors, coaches, etc. in case something turned up, not a one on one with a doctor.

I've always thought about this too, wondering exactly what those professional athletes have to go through. It must be the ultimate embarrassing sports physical! After all, if someone is going to pay them millions of dollars to play on their team, they're going to look at every nook and cranny of their bodies.

Http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24691840/report-michael-sam-to-sign-with-cowboys-if-he-passes-physical

If you want the job you will do what the doctor says!

Interesting read -

http://laprensa-sandiego.org/etc-etc-etc/sporting-news/the-nfl-combine-what-does-it-all-mean/

Jasondel --Thanks for the post! Interesting read!

Looks like Tom Brady took his physical in NYC this week. Lucky doc!

https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ny-tom-brady-physical-buccaneers-tampa-bay-20200319-llpzwcg4ovhqvaoftt4obig7ri-story.html

Looks like I just became a Buccaneers fan. Now I have to go out and NOT buy a whole bunch of their fan shit to go with all the Patriots shit I never bought.

Woah, there would definitely be some interesting specimens there. Seems like a very involved exam.