Sports Physicals
Participating in school sports is fantastic for helping kids stay in shape, make new friends, and develop teamwork skills. That’s probably why over 38 million children in the US play at least one sport.
Every sport carries some degree of risk of getting hurt. Injuries can range from minor aches and sprains to more serious conditions like concussion or heat stroke. Some kids discover they have exercise-induced asthma or are allergic to stinging insets found on playing fields or even congenital cardiac conditions.
As a parent, you can reduce your child’s risks by being prepared before the season starts. That preparation begins with seeing a doctor for a sports physical to make sure your child is healthy enough to engage in sports.
Lee County School District requires that students receive a sports physical before participating in school sports. Many other club sport teams in Estero, FL, also encourage or require athletes to get a sports physical, including the Estero Mustangs football players and cheerleaders.
Every year, Dr. Green successfully helps dozens of Estero athletes prepare for the sports season with comprehensive sports physicals. Some parents even transition their children into patients to learn appropriate exercises and athletic training to improve sports performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Height and weight
- Pulse rate, pulse oxygen and blood pressure
- Reflexes, coordination, strength and musculoskeletal eval
- Vision and hearing
- Ears, nose, and throat eval
- Heart and lungs/cardiac and respiratory eval
- Joint flexibility, spinal alignment, posture, and mobility
- Asthma
- Shortness of breath, faintness or chest pain with exercise
- Dizziness or fainting at rest or with activity
- High blood pressure
- Fatigue
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Vision problems (wearing glass or contacts)
- Epilepsy
- Previous surgeries or injuries
- Bone, joint, and spine injuries
- Skin problems
- Allergies to food, pollen, or stinging insects
- Kidney, abdominal or liver problems
You’ll also be asked about medication use and family history of heart problems or sudden death before the age of 50.
Dr. Green is here to make sure your kid is safe and ready to play. If you live in Estero, Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Lehigh, Immokalee or San Carlos Park, call Chiropractic Care and Rehab Center to schedule your sports physical today! Our number is (239) 495-1166.