Can You Get a Sports Physical at an Urgent Care Center?
Busy parents know how difficult it can be to arrange appointments for all of their children’s non-emergency healthcare needs. That’s why Cape Regional Urgent Care offers an alternative. We provide walk-in sports physicals for children of all ages seven days a week at our urgent care center near Ocean View, New Jersey. Simply visit us at a time that works with your schedule and one of our providers will see you right away.
What to Expect During a Sports Physical
Also called a pre-participation physical, sports physicals are intended to verify whether a child is healthy enough to safely participate in a given sport. Typically, the exam includes a discussion of the child’s medical history and a physical exam. When you visit us for a sports physical, you can expect to be seen by a licensed provider. He or she will ask questions about your child’s medical history, including whether they have ever been hospitalized or undergone major surgery, if they are taking any medications, and whether there is a family history of illness. Then, our provider will conduct a brief physical exam that will include:
- Checking vital signs
- Measuring height and weight
- Testing strength and flexibility
- Examining the eyes, ears, lungs, heart, and abdomen
It should be noted, however, that a sports physical is not intended to replace a yearly physical exam.
Visit Us Today
If your child needs a sports physical, visit Cape Regional Urgent Care near Ocean View, NJ. We never require appointments and we also offer online registration, so you can secure your place in line before you arrive.
