Sports physical appointments

Different doctors may conduct sports physicals differently, but they will all generally want to get a general sense of your state of health and well-being.

They may ask questions about any current or past health problems (illnesses, injuries, medical conditions, heart problems, chest pain, etc.), family history, diet, drugs, alcohol, or supplements being taken, or about menstrual periods (for girls and women).

They will also conduct a physical examination in which they may measure your height and weight, measure your blood pressure and pulse, test your vision, check your heart, lungs, ears, nose, and throat, check for hernias, and check your posture, joint health, strength, and flexibility.

If you receive a form regarding medical history, you will want to fill that out and bring it to your physical. If not you will want to bring as much of the following information as possible:

• A list of all prescription and over-the-counter medications, supplements, and vitamins you or your child is taking
• A list of all the immunization shots that you or your child have had and the dates they were received
• A list of allergies and reactions
• You or your child's medical history, such as any illnesses they have or have had, current or past injuries (concussions, sprains, broken or dislocated bones, etc.), and any surgeries or hospitalizations
• Family history. Particularly if there have been any deaths related to exercise
• Last, but not least, you will want to bring the sports physical form with you for the doctor to fill out and sign. This generally includes a health history form, certifications, consents, and signatures. Most schools require a completed sports physical form before participation is allowed.

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Note that sometimes a child's school will bring in a doctor to conduct these checkups. Still, many parents and students opt to have their sports physical completed by an external doctor or specialist.

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