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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)