School and Sports Physicals in Oak Park, IL
What is a school physical and what can I expect?
Our doctor assesses the general overall health and development of your child. The best time to get a school physical is six weeks before school starts. Its purpose is to ensure your child can meet the demands of the impending school year.
Help your child prepare for a school physical by:
- Explaining the procedure
- Supporting your child
- Bathing your child prior
- Getting plenty of rest
- Praising your child's cooperation
- Encouraging your child to answer questions
We determine if your child has any social/emotional/cognitive issues and how they developmentally progress. Many schools require school physicals before your child starts school. You can expect:
- A review of medical history
- Weight/height/vital signs
- Assess vision/hearing/posture/strength/flexibility
- Examines heart/lungs/abdomen/nose/mouth/teeth/throat
- Possible drug testing
- May or may not have immunizations due
Sports Physicals vs. School Physicals
A sports physical is more in-depth and complete than a school physical. It includes a thorough physical exam and medical history. Its purpose is to ensure your child is healthy enough to play certain sports and is not at risk for injury/illness due to underlying health issues such as a heart defect, diabetes, or asthma.
- Ensure plenty of rest
- Bathe/shampoo before
- Encourage them to ask the doctor questions
- Ensure there is no pain or discomfort
Can my child have a school physical and sports physical simultaneously?
Yes, it is possible, but check with your insurance carrier first. Schedule a sports physical six to eight weeks before the sport begins.
What is a camp physical and its purpose?
This exam ensures your child is healthy to participate in camp activities and protects the child and camp from avoidable illness/injury/life-threatening conditions.
Prepare your child for this exam by reassuring/supporting/talking to them/bathing, shampooing before the visit/get plenty of rest. This exam will:
- Assesses general health
- Targets health risks
- Review medical history/immunizations
- Reviews pre-existing conditions/allergies/asthma/diabetes/recent injuries/heart conditions
- Medication review