Walk-in Athlete and Sports Physicals in Clearwater, FL
At One Medical Center, we specialize in providing high-quality sports physicals to athletes, ensuring their readiness for competitive sports.
Keep You Ready for Any Sport with Our Walk-in
Sports Physicals
Before diving into any sports endeavor, it is crucial to ensure that your body is in prime condition to handle the physical demands of that particular game. That's where the sports physicals at One Medical Center can help. With highly skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, we aim to provide comprehensive and meticulous sports physical examinations to optimize your athletic performance and help maintain your physical spirit across the game and beyond.
What Are
Sports Physicals?
Sports physicals, also known as pre-participation physical examinations (PPEs), are comprehensive medical exams conducted to assess the overall health and fitness of athletes before they participate in various sports activities. These examinations identify any potential health issues that may hinder your performance or increase the risk of injuries while engaging in sports.
Benefits of a
Sports Physical
These specialized medical examinations offer a range of benefits for a happy and healthy sports experience, including:
Checks current health status to ensure appropriate treatment and management.
Detects underlying issues that may aggravate strenuous physical activities.
Monitors ongoing health status to prevent recurrent issues and safe return to sports.
Prevents injuries by identifying potential vulnerabilities, allowing athletes to take necessary precautions.
Recommends modified workouts to keep you in the game while your issues resolve.
Different
Types of
Physicals
General Physical (for adults) – Assesses overall health condition and vitals.
School Physical (k-12) – Treats physical, social, and emotional issues and evaluates their progress.
Camp Physical – Checks overall health and pre-existing medical issues.
Back-to-school-physical: Check-ups before the school year to ensure students' health, readiness, and fitness for activities and sports.
Sports Physical – Checks your physical readiness to participate in a particular sport.
College Sports Physical – Aims to decrease sports-related health issues, injuries, and death caused by the worsening of an underlying condition.
Importance of Getting a
Sports and Athlete Physical
These comprehensive examinations go beyond the typical annual check-up, allowing healthcare professionals to assess and identify any potential risk factors that could lead to injuries. They raise awareness of any health issues that may interfere with your performance or participation. They help to get recommendations on tips and exercises to prevent future problems. By undergoing sports physicals, athletes can gain clearance to participate in sports and also receive valuable advice on any necessary modifications to their training or team participation.
What Does a
Sports Physical Include?
Our urgent care sports physical includes:
Determining your overall health status
Assessing your current fitness level
Detecting poor pre-participation conditioning and congenital anomalies that may increase your injury risk
Evaluating your underlying injuries
Detecting conditions that make you susceptible to new injuries
Checking your abdomen, chest, lungs, eye, and heart health
Measuring your blood pressure, height, weight, and heart rate
Checking your reflexes and coordination
Examining your muscles, spine, and joints
What Can You Expect During a
Sports Physical?
During a sports physical, we will:
Check your medical history and family health history
Ask about your medical concerns and the medications you currently take
Perform a physical exam to determine your mental health, physical health, and skin condition
Measure your vital signs, including blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate, etc.
What Is Required for a
Sports Physical Exam?
For a sports physical, you must bring:
A copy of the sports physical form is to be reviewed and signed by us.
Your child's prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses if they use them.
Why Choose One Medical Center for
Sports Physicals?
At One Medical Center, we follow a specialized and comprehensive approach to sports physicals, so you can have peace of mind knowing that the exams will ensure optimal performance and safe participation in sports activities. Our physicians, nurses, and support staff are experienced and well-versed in sports physicals, ensuring thorough assessment with the highest standard of care.
Looking for sports physicals near you? Stop by One Medical Center. We can help you stay in good condition for the sport you wish to play.
FAQs
Get your Sports physical done at
One Medical Center
Secure your spot at One Medical Center for a comprehensive Sports Physical. Our dedicated professionals will have you ready to conquer the field, court, or track. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your game, visit our center or call us at (727) 591-9010.
