Sports Physicals

Urgent Care located in Winston Salem, NC

Sports Physicals services offered in Winston Salem, NC

Sports physicals are essential to athletic safety, ensuring you and your children are physically capable of playing your favorite sports. Trent Dietsche, DO, and the team at Doctor’s Own Urgent Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, offer comprehensive sports physicals for people of all ages. They assess all aspects of your health and provide resources that help you optimize your performance. Call Doctor’s Own Urgent Care to schedule sports physicals for yourself or your family, or book a consultation online today. Walk-in visits and telehealth are also available.

What are sports physicals?

Sports physicals are preventive screenings that children and adults should have before competing in sports each season or starting a new sport.

The sports physicals available at Doctor’s Own Urgent Care aim to ensure you’re healthy enough to play specific sports. These physicals also allow your doctor to recommend strategies that you can use to enhance your athletic performance and protect yourself from ligament strains, muscle and tendon sprains, and other sports injuries.

When should I schedule a sports physical?

Many organized sports programs require participants to undertake a sports physical as part of their registration process. Even if it’s not a requirement, Doctor’s Own Urgent Care recommends that you undergo a complete physical yearly or before starting training or competing.

You or your child should also get a sports physical if you plan to play a new sport but have underlying medical conditions that may impact your ability to train and compete safely.

If possible, contact Doctor’s Own Urgent Care several weeks before any deadlines to ensure a doctor has time to complete your physical and provide the documentation required. Be sure to bring along any medical forms your doctor needs to complete.

What happens during a sports physical?

When you attend a sports physical, your doctor starts by reviewing your personal and family health histories. They ask questions concerning your lifestyle, diet, exercise routine, and the sport you plan to play.

Your appointment also includes a comprehensive physical exam to check your heart and lung function, assess your weight and current fitness, and look for signs of underlying health issues.

You may need blood work or other lab tests so your doctor gets a complete picture of your health. If they believe you’re fit enough to do your chosen sport, your doctor completes the required medical forms. They can also recommend strategies to enhance fitness and improve your sports performance.

What happens if a sports physical reveals a problem?

If a sports physical detects any health issues or you or your child has an existing condition that might impact the ability to train and compete safely, your doctor can discuss your options moving forward.

There may be things you can do to overcome these issues, like making lifestyle changes or taking medications to keep symptoms well-controlled.

Call Doctor’s Own Urgent Care or use the online booking feature to schedule a sports physical for you or your family members today.