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School Sports & Camp Physicals
Getting a sports physical or a pre-summer camp check-up helps determine whether it is safe for your child to participate in a specific sport or activity.
You can save your spot online or by walking in. We’re open every day of the year and offer convenient same-day, evening, weekend, and holiday care.
Participation in Sports, Band, or Camps requires an Evaluation of the Following:
- Your family's complete medical history, including any serious illnesses, heart disease, asthma, or diabetes
- Allergies
- Past surgeries or hospitalizations
- Blood Pressure
- Vision
- Height and Weight
- Joints, posture, and flexibility
Clearance for Sports, Band, and Camp Physicals
Patients will need to provide clearance letters from their physician(s). Vision screening will be performed. If you wear glasses daily, bring them.
Conditions for which you will need a clearance letter from your physician include but are not limited to:
- Existing heart condition
- Concussions within the last two years
- Broken bone within the last year
- Surgery (or surgeries) within the previous year
- Scoliosis -in addition to the clearance letter, bring a recent x-ray with a degree of curvature (if diagnosed)
Preparing for a sports and summer camp physical
School Sports & Camp Physicals FAQs
Sports physicals are typically valid for one year, but it's a good idea to confirm with the sports league or camp. Different sports may have varying requirements for participant physical exams.
Checking participants for health issues before they start is a great way to ensure your child has a blast at the program they're joining. The check-up ensures your child is healthy enough to take part in the activity. It can also help your doctor give helpful tips for handling any medical conditions your child may have.
Parents should bring their child's photo ID, such as a student ID card.
Please bring along any information about allergies, medical history, and current prescriptions and medications so that your provider is informed about your medical condition.
Lastly, don't forget to bring any official paperwork from your child’s school sports team, youth team, or any other organization requiring the physical examination.
Yes, If your child is considered unfit to participate in a sport due to medical issues such as a recent concussion, hernia or or uncontrolled asthma, they will not pass the sports physical.
Our main focus is ensuring the health and safety of our patients. Therefore, if your child doesn't pass the examination, we'll collaborate with their pediatrician to ensure they receive the necessary care to get back into the game.