It’s Easy to Find Quick, Convenient & Affordable Sports Physicals in Tampa, FL

Young athlete in blue uniform holding volleyball and talking with doctor

Is your child gearing up to start a new sports season or looking forward to trying out a new athletic activity? If so, he or she will probably need to have a pre-participation screening performed by a medical provider. Why wait until the school year officially kicks off and the chaos of demanding homework assignments and hectic practice schedules sets in? Get it done ahead of time—and help your child hit the ground running—by coming to South Tampa Immediate Care in Tampa, Florida, for a sports physical.

With South Tampa Immediate Care, you don’t have to worry about cramming yet another doctor’s appointment onto your already full plate. Our knowledgeable and friendly team is available every day to perform sports physicals on a walk-in basis. Just come in with your child at your convenience, and we’ll perform the necessary examination, complete the paperwork, and have you both on your way in no time.

What Do Sports Physicals Involve?

The goal of a sports physical is to help ensure that an athlete can safely participate in the planned physical activities. To do so, a medical provider will perform:

A Health History Review

A provider at our Tampa health clinic will ask whether any of your close relatives has a serious medical condition. By looking for patterns of illness in your family, the provider may be able to identify underlying health issues in your child or other factors that could increase his or her risk of sports-related injuries.

Next, the provider will ask about your child’s:

  • Current and previous illnesses and conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and allergies
  • Surgeries and hospitalizations
  • Past injuries, such as broken bones, sprains, strains, and concussions
  • Vaccination record
  • Medication use, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies

A Physical Examination

The provider will then perform a physical exam, which will include assessing your child’s:

  • Body weight and height
  • Blood pressure, pulse rate, and body temperature
  • Heart, lungs, ears, eyes, nose, and throat
  • Hearing and vision
  • Large joints, muscles, reflexes, and posture

If your child’s health checks out fine, the provider will complete and sign the form after the sports physical. Otherwise, he or she can recommend the next steps, such as follow-up testing or treatment for a health issue at our pediatric urgent care clinic, if appropriate.

At South Tampa Immediate Care, we will help ensure that your child is ready and able to take on a new athletic activity. To learn more about our sports physicals, contact us today, or simply stop by our Tampa walk-in clinic, which is conveniently located at 602 South Howard Avenue. When you come in for a sports physical, be sure to bring any forms that must be completed and submitted to your child’s athletic organization, as well as his or her eyeglasses or contact lenses.

In addition to sports physicals, South Tampa Immediate Care provides a full spectrum of non-emergency urgent care services. Whatever is ailing you, our professional family walk-in clinic is at your disposal.