Where is a sports physical done?
If you need to know where to get a physical exam for school or sports, there are several options. Doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners can perform the physical as well as sign the required forms. Some schools offer sports physicals and often have health care stations set up around a gymnasium where the practitioner can perform different tests on the teens. If you are wondering “do urgent cares do physicals?”, yes many walk-in clinics, like Indigo, also offer middle school and high school sports physicals.
When is a sports physical done?
It’s ideal to have a pre-participation physical exam performed at least six to eight weeks before the sports season begins. This gives the health care provider time to treat any conditions they may find, as well as time for any necessary follow-up exams.
What to expect during a sports physical
At the beginning of the pre-participation physical exam, you will be asked to fill out a health history questionnaire about any illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy, as well as a family health history.
The provider may also ask about any previous injuries, such as concussions, sprains, bone fractures, hospitalizations or surgeries that might prevent your student from participating in the sport. Lifestyle questions, such as medications they might be on, as well as drug and alcohol use, will also likely be asked.
We accept most major insurances for a sports physical. If you don't have insurance, patients are responsible for paying $99 at the time of visit.
