A school and sports physical includes a comprehensive evaluation of a child to ensure their safe participation in physical activities and sports. It also ensures their safety and wellness, as well as the safety and wellness of others around them, at school.

These physicals are important for children participating in organized sports, attending camp, or engaging in physical activities at school. The examination consists of two main components, including a review of medical history and a physical examination.

The medical history review covers serious illnesses in the family, any previous surgeries or hospitalizations, past injuries such as broken bones or concussions, and chronic health issues like diabetes or asthma. It also includes a review of any medications the child is taking, whether prescription, over-the-counter, or dietary supplements. The physical examination assesses various aspects of the child’s physical health, including height, weight, pulse, blood pressure, heart, abdomen, lungs, ears, nose, and throat.

Additional checks might include a vision test and evaluations of the child’s strength, flexibility, joints, and posture. This examination helps identify any health concerns or obstacles that might affect the child’s ability to participate safely in sports or other physical activities. Immunizations can also be updated as necessary during the appointment.

When preparing for a child’s school and sports physical at PrimeHealth Urgent Care, parents should bring several important items to ensure the examination proceeds smoothly and effectively.

If parents have been given a medical form for their child’s sports physical, it’s necessary to bring this form to the appointment. Filling out the health history form ahead of the appointment can save time and provide the physician with essential information about the child’s personal and family medical history, current chronic health conditions, and medications.

Parents should also bring vaccination records, a complete medical history transcript, and any previous letters authorizing medical clearance from the child’s pediatrician.

Additionally, it’s helpful for parents to prepare a list of questions they may have regarding their child’s participation in sports and to bring any allergy information, as well as identification and insurance information to verify coverage.

PrimeHealth Urgent Care providers assist with school and sports physicals by offering convenient access to promptly scheduled appointments. This enables parents to quickly address any concerns regarding their child’s participation in sports, obtain the necessary clearance, and ensure all preventative safety measures are in place.

During the physical, providers at PrimeHealth Urgent Care conduct a thorough examination that includes a medical history review and a physical assessment to identify any health issues that might affect the child’s ability to participate in sports.

They also offer guidance on proper protective gear, stretching techniques, and appropriate exercises to prepare the child adequately for their sports activities.

In cases where underlying health conditions are discovered, PrimeHealth Urgent Care providers can devise a treatment plan to manage the condition, allowing the child to participate in the sporting event as safely as possible.

As an urgent care clinic, PrimeHealth Urgent Care offers access to several additional testing and screening services if the need for them arises.

Coverage for school and sports physicals at PrimeHealth Urgent Care can vary based on individual insurance policy details. Most major health insurances accepted at PrimeHealth Urgent Care cover well-child visits or annual physicals under preventative care, which may include components of school and sports physicals.

Parents can inquire with PrimeHealth Urgent Care and their insurance provider about the extent and nature of the coverage for these physicals. Self-pay options are also available for parents to facilitate affordable access to school and sports physicals.

If you need sports, and school physicals, come to us. School and sports physicals are available at PrimeHealth Urgent Care. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 5660 Fishhawk Crossing Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547. We serve patients from Lithia FL, Balm FL, Keysville FL, Hopewell FL, and surrounding areas.