How To Prepare Your Child for a School or Sports Physical

How To Prepare Your Child for a School or Sports Physical

Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine can provide many types of care options for your little ones, including setting up a school and sports physical for Raleigh, NC, children. Our team of specialists can provide this hands-on care to help you and your kids get through this process safely. Here’s what you need to know.

Talk To Your Child About What To Expect

A physical isn’t necessarily that difficult for most children to understand. However, you should still let them know what to expect, including what kind of assessments they receive. Most of the time, they get a medical and family history check, get their weight and height tested, go through vision exams, and even get a musculoskeletal examination alongside a cardiac screening.

Bring Together Important Information

Before your appointment, make sure that you have all of your child’s medical information available. For example, if they’ve had surgeries, receive various types of treatments, or suffer from conditions like asthma, your physician needs to know. Giving them these details can ensure that they get the hands-on support that makes the most sense for their care needs.

Talk With Their School and Doctor

Now, you should call us at Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine to schedule your school and sports physical in Raleigh, NC. Our team will sit down with you, discuss what kind of care your little one needs, and make sure they’re ready for it. We’ll find a convenient appointment for you, as well as schedule any specialist follow-ups necessary to keep them healthy and safe.

Talk About It

Once the exam is over, talk about what we discovered. In some cases, your child might have scoliosis or other conditions that impact their overall health. Chatting with them about them can open up lines of communication to make treatments effective. It can also help you get your thoughts together before scheduling further therapy.

Work With Us Today

Raleigh Children and Adolescents Medicine will set up the school and sports physical your Raleigh, NC, child needs to feel healthy. By working with us, you can get the hands-on care you deserve and minimize your child’s risk of long-term problems. Call us at (919) 781-7490 to set up your appointment.

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