School Sports Physicals Clinic in Columbia, MD

Quite a few sports programs and schools require that children and teens get regular sports physical examinations before the season starts for the particular sport, with many schools even offering screening programs for sports right at the school. The primary reason for these sports physicals is to assess the health and medical history of the child to ensure that they are physically fit enough to engage in the specific sports. This provides children with the opportunity to receive regular screening to look for any undiagnosed medical conditions that could increase the likelihood of them suffering from an injury while engaging in sports or other physical activities.

Most sports physicals for children and teens will include a healthcare provider checking the vitals and developmental stages of the patient to ensure that they can safely engage in their sport of choice. This examination often includes taking note of the height and weight of the patient, as well as their blood pressure, heart rate, the health of their lungs and heart, their vision and hearing, and examining their ears, nose, and throat. Checking vitals can help determine if the child will have increased risks of becoming injured or developing health conditions from engaging in sports. Depending on the age of the child and if the examination is being performed for a particular sport, the physician may also assess the flexibility, posture, strength, and health of the joints of the patient.

Aside from determining the physical fitness of the child before confirming whether they can safely engage in activities, regular sports physicals for children and teens can offer a few benefits, including:

• Determining the general health of the patient
• Identifying if the patient has any predispositions to injuries
• Identifying any pre-existing conditions or illnesses that require treatment
• Regularly monitoring the fitness levels of the patient, particularly those who are athletes.
• Prevention of incurring injuries
• Providing the patient with regular general health screenings, including heart-related problems and vision health

Sports physicals are regularly scheduled general health assessments, meaning that all children receiving sports physicals are having their health assessed by a qualified health care provider, providing them with increased preventative care to identify any increased risks to their health and allow for early detection of illnesses.

As with most medical assessments, patients are encouraged to bring any information regarding their medical history, family medical history, and current medications or treatments they are currently using. They will also need to have their identification and a list of allergens if applicable. For sports physical examinations, it will also be recommended that patients bring any specific sports equipment that they have been prescribed to safely engage in their sports, such as a brace, orthotics, eyeglasses, or anything else that has been recommended by a healthcare provider to wear while engaging in sports.

Elite Urgent Care offers high-quality medical care, including both urgent care services and primary care services for patients of all ages. One of the services we provide includes sports physicals, ensuring that you, your child, or any other member of your family is of good health to safely engage in the sports and physical activities of their choosing. Our physician, Dr. Nasser Nasseri has vast medical experience in rheumatology, with specialties in a variety of health conditions that interfere with the physical capabilities of patients, including arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, and much more, making him more than qualified to identify and treat any health conditions that may be detected through an extensive sport’s physical examination. To learn more about sports physicals provided by Elite Urgent Care or to schedule an appointment, please get in touch with our office today.
 
School sports physicals are essential for assessing student athletes’ health, identifying potential risks, and promoting safe participation in sports activities. They reflect schools’ dedication to prioritizing students’ overall well-being and creating environments conducive to physical fitness and athletic development. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 6100 Dobbin Rd, Suite A Columbia, MD 21045. We serve patients from Columbia MD, Ellicott City MD, Laurel MD, Elkridge MD, Clarksville MD, Fulton MD, Jessup MD, and surrounding areas.