Dr. Robert Miller, your pediatrician in Waldorf MD, and Leonardtown, MD, perform school and sports physicals for your children when it's time for the school year. It's important to have an annual physical, especially if your child is playing sports. Regular physicals track your child's growth and development and can help your child avoid injuries in sports.
Sports Physicals and School Physicals
School and sports physicals in Waldorf MD, and Leonardtown, MD, have the same goals: to track your child's growth and development and ensure the child is healthy. At every physical, your doctor will record your child's height, weight, and vital signs. This is followed by a thorough physical examination that includes the eyes, nose, and throat. Your doctor may recommend additional testing like a vision screening or urine analysis.
If your child is at the doctor for a sports physical, it's important for your child to learn how they can avoid injuries playing their sport of choice. Talk to your doctor about the most common injuries in your sport, and learn the best stretches and exercises to help avoid these injuries.
How do we prepare?
For any physical, you should bring your child's medical records, including a copy of their immunization records. Bring any forms the school needs filled out and a list of any medications the child takes. Your doctor will ask questions about family medical history, past injuries, and any allergies your child has, so be honest with your doctor. It's a good idea to talk with your child before the appointment and prepare any questions either of you have.
When you need a school or sports physical in Waldorf MD, or Leonardtown, MD, Dr. Robert Miller is here to help. Contact us for an appointment in Leonardtown at (301) 475-7222, and in Waldorf at (301) 843-6996.