Sports, School & Camp Physicals

What are sports, school, and camp physicals?

Sports, school, and camp physicals at WestsideMed are specialized exams offered by the primary care team. They help ensure you or your child are healthy enough to participate in school and extracurricular activities safely. 

They are quick and convenient appointments.

What happens during sports, school, and camp physicals?

Sports, school, and camp physicals often consist of:

Vital signs check

Your WestsideMed provider weighs you and evaluates your body mass index (BMI). They also check your pulse, blood pressure, and additional vital signs.

Medical history review

The WestsideMed team reviews your medical history. This includes your personal and family history of disease, medications, and symptoms. They also discuss your lifestyle.

Physical exam

A WestsideMed expert evaluates your eyes, throat, neck, abdomen, limbs, and reflexes. They also listen to your heartbeat and breathing.

Diagnostic testing

Some physical exams require vision and hearing tests, lab testing, imaging procedures, heart-function tests, asthma testing, allergy tests, or additional diagnostic tests. 

Treatment (if necessary)

If you need treatment for a chronic disease, illness, or injury, the WestsideMed experts can help. They may recommend medications, injury care, or try other treatments to ensure you’re healthy enough to safely participate in sports, school, or camp. You might require vaccinations. 

Your provider may recommend seeing a specialist if you have signs of a complex medical problem. 

Paperwork

When possible, bring a copy of the physical exam form required by your or your child’s school, sports team, or camp. The WestsideMed experts fill out any required paperwork to show proof of good health and vaccinations.

How often should I schedule sports, school, and camp physicals?

You can schedule school, sports, or camp physicals at WestsideMed as often as needed to meet the requirements of your or your child’s school, sports team, or camp. These physicals are often required yearly. 

Even if you don’t need one, it’s helpful to schedule physicals once a year for peace of mind and to detect potential health concerns early. Contact the WestsideMed office anytime you have questions, develop new symptoms, or become ill or injured. 

Schedule sports, school, and camp physicals at WestsideMed by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.