School and Sports Physicals

School and Sports Physicals

Educational centers and organized sports associations across the country require students and athletes to undergo physicals before participating. Going to your primary care provider can often result in hefty deductibles and long wait times. At MedForce Mobile, we offer fast and affordable physicals to get you or your child ready for school.

why are physicals necessary?

Everyone is encouraged to undergo an annual physical to ensure that they are in good health and identify any potential health concerns before they worsen. When it comes to school and organized sports, physicals serve two purposes:

• 1

  They ensure that you or your child are in healthy physical condition and capable of undergoing the strains associated with a given sport.

• 2

  Reduces liability for the entity requesting the physical in ensuring that you or your child have all the necessary shots and are not exposing others to contagious diseases.

how often do schools require a physical?

As a general rule, every child should undergo an annual exam. However, with the exception of certain schools in Central Florida, most Florida schools require a single physical exam. The major exception is for children who practice organized sports, as they might be required to undergo yearly physicals.