๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ? The purpose of the physical is to determine whether a child or teen is healthy enough to play a sport safely. The healthcare checkup resembles a well-kid visit. ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ? A preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) evaluates the general health of a patient to provide written approval for participation in a sport or activity. ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐? The appointment typically includes a standard examination of health. โ Check blood pressure and pulse โ Evaluate joints and limbs for mobility, strength, and flexibility โ Record height and weight โ Check vision โ Examine ears, nose, and throat โ Discuss diet and healthy habits ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ? A sports physical isnโt about passing or failing. Instead, itโs about managing your childโs health. If the healthcare provider identifies an issue that could make sports unsafe for your child, they will likely include follow-up action. ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ? If your child has a health condition that impacts their performance or makes them more susceptible to injury, that could hurt them more in the long run. The goal of the appointment is to simply understand your childโs health. ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ Our compassionate healthcare providers care about your family. ๐ฟ (303) 688-8666 ๐ www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #urgentcare #castlerock #sportsphysical #urgentcarecastlerock #medicalclinic