Congratulations! If you are here, you might be thinking of starting a new activity or enrolling your child in one. Whether you are looking to play paddle with friends at the weekend, recover from an injury, or sign your child up for a sports club, we are here to help you (and your family) get ready for your fitness journey.
At Prestige Medical Care, Carla Aldaz, MSN, FNP, ANCC-BC provides sports physical exams to patients of all ages who are taking up or getting back to a more active lifestyle.
What Is a Sports Physical?
A sports physical is a series of examinations that ensure that a person is healthy enough to meet the physical demands of a specific sport or activity. Different from well-child visits and routine check-ups, it is aimed at assessing risk factors that might affect a person’s ability to perform. Although it is similar to standard physical exams, it should not be taken as a substitute.
Why Get a Sports Physical
You will usually need a sports physical to:
- Evaluate your ability to sustain a certain level of activity.
- Measure the maturity of the body
- Assess physical fitness—where you are on your journey.
- Have a holistic view of past physical trauma and how to work around it.
- Find underlying conditions that might hinder or halt your performance.
- Receive advice on how to protect yourself from injury when doing sports.
- Monitor conditions while exercising.
Pro tip: Remember to inform Carla Aldaz of any allergies you have, bring a list of the immunizations shots you have received and medicines you take, share illnesses you had or are dealing with, and symptoms that include dizziness, chest pain, heat illness, or shortness of breath.
About Your Sports Physical in Arizona
Your sports physical appointment will last approximately 30 minutes, during which the physician will:
- Check vitals
- Check height, weight, and eyesight
- Review your or your child’s medical history and discuss recent illnesses, interventions, or potentially troublesome conditions like chest pain or asthma.
- Do a fitness check, involving:
- Assessing the heart, lungs, and abdomen.
- Checking joints and flexibility.
Call or contact our offices in Phoenix or Sun City online
to learn more about our sports physicals and schedule a consultation with Carla Aldaz today.