Many states require sports physicals for kids and teens to participate in school sports.
Why have sports physical?
1. To make sure you are in good health.
2. Check for vulnerability to specific injuries.
3. Consider changes in your medicines during the sports season.
4. Check for physical maturity.
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Tip: Sports physicals are sometimes called “pre-participation physical exams”.
Some standard sports physical elements:
Measuring your height and weight.
Testing vision.
Checking vitals such as blood pressure.
Checking posture, flexibility and joints.
Tip: Sports physicals do not take the place of regular medical checkups.