What To Expect From a Sports Physical?
- posted: Aug. 21, 2023
The pediatric providers at Johns Creek Pediatrics in Cumming, and Suwanee, GA, want to help your whole family stay healthy and happy. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care to all your children and we perform sports physicals for children of all ages. Read about what you can expect at a sports physical for your child and contact us today for an appointment.
Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical?
These physicals are also called pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs) because schools require children to have a physical before participating in sports or activities. These examinations ensure your child is healthy enough to participate in sports with other kids and up to date on all recommended vaccinations for school, and are also important for monitoring your child's growth and development.
What Should We Expect at a Sports Physical?
At an annual or sports physical our pediatrician performs a complete physical examination. They measure their height and weight to track growth and development and evaluate their musculoskeletal health. The doctor checks vital signs and listens to the heart and lungs to monitor pulse and breathing.
Our pediatrician will review your family's medical history to assess the child's risk for any diseases or conditions, so come to the appointment with as much information as you can on family medical history.
Sports physicals are always an opportunity to speak with your pediatrician. Take advantage of this time if you have questions about your child's health or behavior. Make sure you discuss your child's favorite sports and activities. Our doctor may have recommendations for stretches and strengthening exercises that can help prevent injury as they play.
Book an Appointment Today
Johns Creek Pediatrics is here to help your children stay healthy for school and activities. Regular physicals help us monitor your child's health and growth and prepare them for school and sports participation. Contact us to schedule a sports physical in Cumming, or Suwanee, GA, at (770) 814-1160.
- posted: Aug. 21, 2023
The pediatric providers at Johns Creek Pediatrics in Cumming, and Suwanee, GA, want to help your whole family stay healthy and happy. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate care to all your children and we perform sports physicals for children of all ages. Read about what you can expect at a sports physical for your child and contact us today for an appointment.
Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical?
These physicals are also called pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs) because schools require children to have a physical before participating in sports or activities. These examinations ensure your child is healthy enough to participate in sports with other kids and up to date on all recommended vaccinations for school, and are also important for monitoring your child's growth and development.
What Should We Expect at a Sports Physical?
At an annual or sports physical our pediatrician performs a complete physical examination. They measure their height and weight to track growth and development and evaluate their musculoskeletal health. The doctor checks vital signs and listens to the heart and lungs to monitor pulse and breathing.
Our pediatrician will review your family's medical history to assess the child's risk for any diseases or conditions, so come to the appointment with as much information as you can on family medical history.
Sports physicals are always an opportunity to speak with your pediatrician. Take advantage of this time if you have questions about your child's health or behavior. Make sure you discuss your child's favorite sports and activities. Our doctor may have recommendations for stretches and strengthening exercises that can help prevent injury as they play.
Book an Appointment Today
Johns Creek Pediatrics is here to help your children stay healthy for school and activities. Regular physicals help us monitor your child's health and growth and prepare them for school and sports participation. Contact us to schedule a sports physical in Cumming, or Suwanee, GA, at (770) 814-1160.
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