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Pre-employment physicals are intended to assess an employee’s physical ability and make sure they will be able to perform all the tasks related to their job. The exam includes checking an employee’s vital signs including vision, hearing, weight, height, and more. Pre-employment physicals also identify any chronic conditions or potential illnesses that can prevent an employee from performing their job efficiently. The exam ensures employers that their prospective employees are physically and mentally fit and healthy and can perform a job to the best of their ability. What Types of Pre-Employment Screenings Are Offered at Our Clinics Our pre-employment physical exam includes: Vision testing Drug and alcohol screening Some immunizations and vaccinations Titers (measures the amount and presence of antibodies in blood to prove immunity to disease and infections) Musculoskeletal and spine check Lab tests TB testing (chest...

About 30 million athletes under the age of 18 yrs old will participate in sports this year. The exam is designed to help screen for serious conditions like  heart and lung disease , ones that could end in death and disability if not discovered early. The American Heart Association supports this type of testing and wants doctors to focus on looking for conditions like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia. Unfortunately, physical activity has not been able to reduce the rate of sudden death in student-athletes, but additional screening methods such as EKG and echocardiogram hold promise. Asthma  is another focus of sports physical exams . Diagnosis, assessment of severity, and appropriate treatment are recommended. Exercise-induced asthma is an important subtype of asthma and it is critical to encourage athletes to consult with their primary care providers for appropriate treatment to prevent health disasters on the playing field and in ot...

There are many benefits to participating in youth sports, ranging from improved self-esteem and social skills to the physical benefits of regular exercise. But it's also important to make sure your child can play sports safely. Before the next season starts, don't forget to take your child to physical sports. Why Does My Child Need a Sports Physical? A sports physical exam allows a healthcare provider to ensure that your child is healthy enough to play a sport. Sports physicals, or pre-participation physical examinations, are required every three years for all kids playing school sports in grades 7–12. At the physical, your healthcare provider will evaluate your child’s health as it applies to playing a particular sport and ensure that he or she does not have any issues that will affect sports participation. What Happens During a Sports Physical? Your healthcare provider will have you answer questions about your child’s medical history, including: Allergies Any ...

 If you have ever had a child play sports or maybe had a change of employment, then you’re probably familiar with having to obtain some sort of physical. Now although we may have some experience with them, we might not know exactly what sports physicals are, who needs one, or why our children need them. In Health Journal IV, we are going to take an in-depth look at Sports Physicals and help you answer some of those questions. What is a sports physical? A sports physical exam or pre-participation physical examination (PPE) is used to help determine whether or not it’s safe for a child to participate in a certain sport. These exams usually contain two main parts that include questions about your medical history, in addition to the physical exam. It’s important to note that a sports physical for your child does not replace the need for a regular annual check-up because a sports physical is more focused on your child’s health history or problems that will have an impact on their ...