It’s very common and important for children to participate in physical activity while in school. If your child will be participating in school sports this academic year, be sure to schedule a comprehensive sports physical for your child. The sports physical is not just an annual check-up to participate in school athletics. It’s also a great opportunity to track your child’s health and educate them on proper diet and fitness techniques. http://familyfirstpeds.com/

1. Presentation prepared by Family First Pediatrics

2. It’s very common and important for children
to participate in physical activity while in
school.

3. The sports physical is not just an annual
check-up to participate in school athletics.
It’s also a great opportunity to track your
child’s health and educate them on proper
diet and fitness techniques.

5.  The main purpose of the sports physical is
to identify if there are any medical muscular
conditions that might make participation in
a particular sport unsafe for your child.

6.  The physical will also screen for any undetected
health problems. If your child has suffered
from a prior injury, this screening helps to
ensure they have been properly treated and
rehabilitated so that your child is not put at risk
for further injury.

7. During the physical
part of the exam,
the Altamonte Springs
Pediatrician will usually
record the height and
weight of your child
followed by taking a
blood pressure and
pulse reading.

8. Next, your child’s
vision, heart, lungs,
abdomen, ears, nose,
and throat will be
checked.

9. Finally, the doctor will
evaluate your child’s
posture, joints,
strength, and
flexibility.

11. Helpful medical history information includes:
•family cardiac
•history,
•any history of injuries,
•illness or medication use,
•allergies,
• immunization status,
•menstrual history
• any other previous,
recent, or current medical
conditions.

12. An annual evaluation offers opportunities to evaluate social
and emotional development, discuss sensitive health matters
like puberty, and educate your child on healthy choices such
as avoiding alcohol and drugs.

14. If your child is interested in participating in school
sports, schedule their next physical with
an Altamonte Springs Pediatricianat Family First
Pediatrics by calling (407) 335-4760.

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