To take part in group sports or PE class your school may require that your child undergo a sports physical, while a typical school physical is usually necessary to enroll. But assessing their mental health during these visits can be just as important, learn more about what you can expect during school and sports physicals by reaching out to your local practitioners at Children's Physicians, serving the areas of Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Palm City, FL.
School and Sports Physicals
The role of sports physicals is to find out if your child can participate in physical activity and do so safely. If a health issue or condition is diagnosed thanks to these physicals it doesn't always mean that your child can't play their favorite sport. Often, early diagnosis will translate into early treatment, and even with chronic conditions like asthma, medication can help your child stay active.
School physicals are often a general requirement to register, not just to take part in sports. They are not much different from a regular checkup at the pediatrician's office, although they are not meant to take their place. An important aspect of these visits is to make sure your child is caught up on their immunizations.
Mental Health
Physicals, as the name suggests, usually involve examinations that focus on your child's physical well-being, but mental health screenings during these can help to fill a much-needed gap.
These screenings can vary depending on your child's age and other factors, but they can include ADHD evaluations, as well as screenings for depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
School and Sports Physicals in Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Palm City, FL
If your child needs either school or sports physicals you can schedule a visit with the health experts at Children's Physicians by dialing (561) 626-4000 to reach the Palm Beach Gardens, FL, office, (561) 743-9000 for Jupiter, FL, and (772) 219-4444 for Palm City, FL.