Sports Physical Exam at Insight Urgent Care on Westheimer Rd in Houston, TX

Most injuries that happen in organized sports happen during practices and not during games. The top sports for injuries are soccer, basketball, and football. In America, about 46 million children will participate in sports every year. If your child is participating in sports or other physical activities at school, camp, or another organized group you will want them to be safe.

Sports physicals are done for good reason. They can make sure your child is ready to participate and compete by making sure that there are no underlying conditions that could cause them to get hurt. They can check for health issues, like uncontrolled asthma, hernias, or other concerns that may not be obvious. Sports physicals are also a place where you and your child can learn about practices and exercises that will help to avoid injuries. A sports physical can also provide information that you can share with a coach or activities director so that they are aware of what your child needs to be safe.

The sports physical will consist of a check on the vitals, including weight, height, blood pressure, and pulse. Changes in height and weight can indicate that there may be added stress on muscles, bones, and joints.

The next part will be an eye exam. One needs to be able to see properly in most physical activities. Seeing properly allows you to participate to your fullest capability and can prevent injuries.

Medical history is an important part of the sports physical. Reviewing past and recent illnesses, health conditions, or surgeries will help guide what sports can be participated in and what cautions need to be considered when participating. This can also help identify potential health concerns that could require further investigation.

The last part is a fitness check. A check of the lungs, heart, and abdomen to make sure that aren’t any physical limitations. The physical will also check on the range of motion in the limbs and other areas, as well as a check of reflexes to check for proper nerve function.

To participate in sports, you will need a sports physical also called a pre-participation physical examination. This will help to determine if you or your child is physically able to partake in sports, safely. It can also help anyone who is starting a new exercise or physical activity.

It should be noted that a sports physical is not the same as an annual physical. The sports physical will focus on your health history and also the areas of cancer when participating in a particular sport. The annual physical will take a broader look at your health than is needed for a sports physical.

Many urgent care facilities provide physicals for patients. These can include DOT physicals and sports physicals. If you don’t have a primary care physician to provide a sports physical, you can choose to go to an urgent care clinic. Insight Urgent Care in Houston, TX provides this service We are located at 13421 Westheimer Rd., Suite D, Houston, TX 77077. You can call to make an appointment and we can help your child or you to be prepared to participate in a sport or physical activity. We serve patients from Houston TX, Bellaire TX, Galena Park TX, Hedwig Village TX, Pasadena TX, Jacinto City TX, Aldine, and surrounding areas!