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School, sports, and camp physicals are often required to ensure participants are in good health. They’re usually straightforward exams that assess a patient’s overall health and wellness, but they often need to be booked well in advance. If you need a sports, school, or camp physical and have trouble getting into your provider’s office anytime soon, why not visit American Family Care locations in West University?
You’re welcome to make an appointment, or you can just walk in anytime. We strive to keep wait times to a minimum, so you can get the physical you need and get on with your day.
A good way to prepare your child (or yourself) for a school, camp or sports physical at American Family Care locations in West University are to make sure that your child is wearing comfortable clothes to move around as needed. You and your child should also be ready to answer questions about your family medical history and personal health history. It is important to provide a detailed family medical history so that you can give your child’s examiner a complete picture of their health.
It is important that you mention any previous injuries or conditions, including when the injuries occurred, what treatments your child underwent, and which physician cared for your child. Your child should also be encouraged to be honest when giving their answers to questions during the exam. If athletes are scared they may not be cleared to play, they might be untruthful about their health and put themselves at risk of injury.
A sports physical at American Family Care locations in West University helps determine whether or not a child (or adult) can physically participate in a sport safely. Additionally, anyone starting a new exercise routine or sport should always first discuss it with a healthcare professional, and sports physicals offer an easy way to do so.
It’s important to note that a sports physical does not take the place of a regular annual checkup or physical. While a sports physical does typically cover much of what happens during an annual physical or exam, it’s still important to schedule a separate annual checkup for your child to monitor milestones and address other areas not covered in a sports physical.
The physical examination at American Family Care locations in West University are similar to an annual checkup but with some added things related to playing sports. The provider will focus on the health of your lungs, heart, bones, and joints.
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If your child requires a school, camp or sports physical, come to American Family Care locations in West University today! We are experienced in these types of physicals and can help you ad your child get where you are going! Contact our office today to book an appointment or walk-in today.
If your provider notices something that needs a closer look during your physical, he will help you take the next steps. We might order labs or prescribe medication. However, because our labs and pharmacy services are all in-house, you’re able to get speedier results.
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Yes! AFC offers a wide range of preventive services including vaccinations. And if you or a family member is hurt playing sports, our urgent care service is unrivaled.
We work hard to keep wait times to a minimum, and many people can be in and out of our clinics within 30 minutes.
Our providers take a look at what they can see externally, as well as in your ears, nose, and mouth, to make sure everything looks normal. They might feel for lumps and to make sure your organs aren’t swollen. Physicals are a great way to assess your general health.
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Call (713) 666-7050 for more information about our West University urgent care services.