School Physicals

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Call to confirm availability for the specific school physical you need. Bring the required school forms and ask what records or other information the office needs.

What is a school physical?

A school physical is a health screening visit that schools require before a child starts school, moves up to certain grades, joins a sports team, or attends camp. Its purpose is to confirm that your child is healthy, up to date on required health checks, and able to participate safely — and to catch anything that needs follow-up before it becomes a problem. For sports, the pre-participation physical focuses on the heart, lungs, joints, and any past injuries that could matter on the field.

What the visit includes

A typical school physical covers a review of your child’s health history (illnesses, injuries, medications, allergies, and family history), height, weight, and vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse, a vision screening, and an examination of the heart, lungs, abdomen, ears, nose, and throat. Because our doctors are chiropractors, the musculoskeletal part of the exam is a strength: posture, spine, joints, flexibility, and strength are checked carefully — the same screening that can flag scoliosis or an old injury that needs attention. If anything needs further evaluation, you will be told clearly what the next step is.

How to prepare

• Bring the school or sports form that needs to be completed and signed
• Bring immunization records if you have them
• List any medications your child takes
• Note past injuries, surgeries, allergies, and conditions
• Bring your child’s glasses or contacts if they wear them
• Write down any questions or concerns you want to raise

Call ahead to confirm availability for the specific physical your school requires, and to ask which records the office needs.

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