Your child's school may recommend or require a sports physical if your child plans to participate in team sports and often to take part in PE. You can contact your Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA, pediatrician from Sacramento Valley Pediatric Medical Group and Pediatric Medical Center of Sacramento if you'd like to learn more about the benefits of sports physicals.

Healthy and Active

Being physically active is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking part in sports can help your child achieve their health goals. Team sports also provide a social experience that can positively influence your child's mental health. But you want to know if your child is healthy enough to participate in sports, and a sports physical with their pediatrician

A Chance to Play

Sports physicals are crucial even if your child is healthy, and, conversely, even if a problem is found that can impact their ability to participate, these can often be managed or treated. Asthma is a perfect example, children who suffer from the chronic condition can greatly benefit from early diagnosis and treatment. Your child may be prescribed medication that can allow them to play. Becoming aware of potential issues allows you and your child to be better prepared.

What To Expect

Mandatory or not, if your child is planning to start participating in sports or to engage more frequently in a physical activity then it's a good idea to have your child undergo a sports physical.

Physicals tend to involve a lot of the same procedures as a regular physical and a yearly checkup, but they do not take the place of these examinations.

Sports Physicals in Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA

You can arrange for a sports physical for your child in or near the areas of Sacramento and Elk Grove, CA, with your local health experts at Sacramento Valley Pediatric Medical Group and Pediatric Medical Center of Sacramento by dialing (916) 681-1130 to reach the Sacramento, CA, office and (916) 714-9777 for Elk Grove, CA.