What To Expect At Your First Sports Physical
Visiting an El Paso clinic that offers sports physicals can be the first step of taking the necessary precaution for your health and safety. So, what happens during a sports physical exam?
There are two main parts to the exam. First, your medical history will be closely looked at, including questions about illnesses, existing medical issues or injuries that may not be completely healed yet. During your medical questioning, it is important that you inform your physician of any generational medical tendencies that may have an impact on your overall health. If heart conditions run in the family, or high blood pressure, your medical examiner should be informed during this phase of the sports physical. It is important to report of any previous experiences of dizziness or chest pain during running or playing.
The second part of the sports physical is the actual physical exam itself. Here is where the functioning of your body systems will be closely looked at to see if you are in the physical condition to be cleared for the sport you are seeking to participate in. You can expect to have your height and weight measured, along with your blood pressure. The physician will also listen to your heart and lungs, to check for any obstructions to your breathing and to see if asthma is an existing factor. A complete ears, nose and throat exam will ensure that these body systems are clear and working properly to perform their specific function. Finally, you may be given a strength and flexibility test to gauge where you are in your ability to participate in high performance sports.
An El Paso clinic with well -trained professionals can look over your medical history and physical condition and answer any other relevant questions you may have for them.
If you would like to know more about how to get your sports physicals from an El Paso clinic, then feel free to contact us here at the El Paso Medical Care Center. Our phone numbers are: (915) 590-9424 (East side), (915) 532-1222 (West Side) and (575) 589-5005 (Santa Teresa).