Sports and Camp Physical Exams in Willow Grove, PA

AFC Urgent Care Provides Kids' Camp and Sports Physical Examinations in Willow Grove, PA, 7 Days a Week, with No Appointment Necessary. Our Urgent Care Clinic Provides X-Rays Techs & Providers in Willow Grove. Call (267) 495-5455.

Children have busy schedules, especially during the summer and the school year. Getting a physical for sports teams and summer camps can be exceedingly tricky between their studies and your work schedule. It may be months before your primary care physician has an appointment that works for both of your schedules. This is, of course, assuming your child does not "just remember" they need a physical the day before it's due. Physicals are vitally crucial for your child's health and well-being at school. AFC Urgent Care Willow Grove is an excellent alternative to a quick and easy physical from a provider.

Why Are Sports Physicals Are Important?

To better ensure a child's safety and good health while participating in sports and other athletic activities, medical professionals must administer a sports physical. Our board-certified providers at AFC Urgent Care have administered many sports physicals to our neighbors in the Willow Grove area.

A sports physical serve several vital purposes:

• Preventing Injuries: A sports physical at our urgent care center can help prevent sports-related injuries by assessing your child's physical fitness and overall health.
• Identifying Potential Health Issues: This physical at our urgent care center can find unknown health conditions that might impact a child's ability to participate in a sport safely.
• Satisfying Legal and School Requirements: Most schools and sports leagues require a sports physical before allowing children to participate in athletic activities. This requirement protects a participant and others participating in the sport.
• Establishes a Health Baseline For A Patient: Sports physicals record your or your child's health and fitness levels before the start of the season, allowing providers to compare it to future physicals to look for any changes in their health.
• Educating Young Athletes: Our healthcare providers can offer significant health and fitness education tailored to your child's needs during the physical.

What should I expect from a sports physical at AFC Urgent Care Willow Grove?

Medical History Review

Our providers and staff will start the sports physical by reviewing a patient's medical history. Past injuries, illnesses, surgeries, and current allergies and medications are considered. We will also review a patient's family medical history. This information will help our providers better picture your or your child's current health and identify potential concerns or risks if they engage in a sport. We start by reviewing a patient’s medical history. This includes any previous illnesses, surgeries, allergies, medications, and family medical history.

Physical Examination

Our experienced staff and providers at AFC Urgent Care Willow Grove will administer a comprehensive physical examination during a sports physical. We will be checking you or your child's:

• Vital Signs: Our staff will observe and record a patient's pulse, body temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rate.
• Heart and Lungs: Our provider will examine and listen for any lung and heart conditions or irregularities that could impact physical activity safety.
• Vision and Hearing: Vision and hearing will be screened to ensure someone can see and hear to participate in a sport or if accommodations are needed.
• Musculoskeletal System: Someone's health, flexibility, and strength are often factors in whether someone can safely participate in a sport. Our providers will evaluate this area as part of a sports physical.

How do I prepare for a sports physical?

Regardless if you are receiving a sports physical yourself or preparing your child for a sports physical, here are some helpful tips to make your visit run more smoothly and efficiently at AFC Urgent Care Willow Grove.

Bring Necessary Documents

Many sports organizations and schools will provide a standard form to fill out by a provider and often indicate what they would like checked or evaluated. You should check the form provided by a school or sports organization before coming to our urgent care center to know what documentation to bring. However, some of the most common documents include:

• Immunization Records: Up-to-date vaccination records are needed to ensure you or your child meet all local health requirements.
• Previous Medical Records: Any relevant medical history, including records of current medical conditions, past injuries, or surgeries.
• List of Medications: A current list of any medications you or your child is taking, including dosages and frequency. These can include prescription medications or over-the-counter medications/supplements being taken.