Sports & School Physicals
Brooksville, Port Richey, Spring Hill FL
For teen, collegiate and adult athletes, Care One of Florida offers convenient, thorough sports exams to make sure you're ready for the next competitive sports season. Whether it's soccer, skateboarding or synchronized swimming - whether you're battling your biggest rival for the next championship title or simply aiming to beat your personal record, the best athletes know that their health comes before their game.
Formally known as "pre-participation physical examinations" (PPE), sports physicals are required annually by Florida law (s.1002.20(17)(b), Florida Statutes) and the Florida High School Athletic Association in order for any high student to be allowed to participate in any activity related to interscholastic athletic programs. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) also requires annual sports physicals and mandates that all sports physicals be performed by medical doctor or osteopathic physician. Most high school, college and league sports programs also draw from the American Heart Association's Recommendation for Cardiovascular Participation Screening of Competitive Athletes when developing rules and regulations concerning athlete healthcare.
Care One of Florida conducts sports physicals in full compliance with Florida statutes and NCAA guidelines. However, even if a PPE isn't required (for instance, if you're playing on your church's softball team or simply love to work out, run or enjoy Florida's beaches from atop your surf board) a sports physical is recommended for all highly physically active people. It's particularly important if your medical history includes serious illnesses among other family members; illnesses such asthma, diabetes or epilepsy that you may have had as a youngster; previous injuries, hospitalizations or surgeries; allergies; or blackouts, dizziness, chest pain or trouble breathing while exercising. It's also important to disclose whether you're on any prescription or over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements, as these can affect not only your athletic performance but your health.
Sports Physicals
Sports physicals help to make sure a kid can safely play in their chosen sport as required by the state, school or sports organization. Even if a sports physical is not mandatory, sports physical exams help ensure vaccinations are up-to-date and that the child can safely participate in their chosen sport. If you or your child needs a physical for sports feel free to visit one of our urgent care centers.
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School Physicals
If your child needs a school physical you can just walk in to one of our urgent care centers. School Physicals serve several purposes. Physicals for school help identify any health concerns that may require further evaluation or treatment. School physicals also provide an opportunity to update immunizations and ensure compliance with state and school requirements. School physicals can help monitor the overall health and well-being of students, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
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