A yearly physical is part of your child’s wellness visit. Each year, Commonwealth Pediatrics will assess your child’s health by performing screenings such as vision and hearing, measuring growth by height and weight and assessing motor skills and cognitive development. Health screenings at pediatricians are essential components of comprehensive healthcare for children and adolescents.
Many patients may require a mandated physical in order to attend school, participate in sports or attend camp. If you child needs an official physical for any of these activities, our team will perform the exam as required and fill out the needed paperwork.
School Physicals
If your child is kindergarten age, the school he or she will attend requires a physical from a pediatrician. This examination assesses the health of the child and includes an up-to-date immunization record. As a parent, you want the best care for your child while they are at school. The school physical documents:
It is important to provide the most up-to-date information regarding your child’s health to the school nurse so that the proper care can be administered when necessary.
Sports Physicals
If your child is involved in sports, you probably are aware that a sports physical is required at the beginning of each season. A sports physical is important because it provides the most current information on your child’s health as well as an assessment of their ability to participate in the sport.
Sports physicals help to determine if your child has any underlying medical conditions that may affect their ability to participate. If your child is injured during a sporting event or activity, this examination can help guide the coach and/or trainer on how to best care for your child. This examination includes an evaluation of:
Schedule Your Child’s Physical Today
At Commonwealth Pediatrics, we have the necessary medical records to complete your child’s sports physical. Well visits include a comprehensive health assessment and the school or camp sports physical documentation can be completed based off of your child’s well visit. If your child or teenager needs a school or sports physical, call Commonwealth Pediatrics today. We will need a few business days to process the paperwork, but then will get your child on their way to a great school year or sports season!
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