Sports Physicals Performed on a Walk-In Basis in Tampa, FL
Does your child need a last-minute sports physical? Don’t sweat it! Instead, bring them to South Tampa Immediate Care, your trusted walk-in clinic in Tampa, Florida, where you can see a Board-certified or Board-eligible physician without an appointment. We’ll have you and your child on your way—with your completed paperwork in hand—in no time. Our experienced team makes it easy to take care of all your family’s non-emergency healthcare needs.
What Is a Sports Physical and Why Does Your Child Need One?
Sports physicals are a bit different than annual checkups, although both involve a physical examination and a medical history review, and both are designed to identify health issues before they progress into serious problems. The focus of a sports physical, however, is to specifically screen for conditions that could increase the risk of injury or illness during physical activity.
A sports physical can provide important information about a young athlete’s health, which can be taken into account by the child’s parents, coaches, and healthcare providers when developing a plan to keep the child safe and healthy. It’s important to note that sports physicals are meant to facilitate and encourage participation rather than to exclude athletes from participation.
We Treat Sports-Related Injuries, Too
When participating in organized sports, young athletes benefit in many ways—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. And while the risk of injury is inherent in any physical activity, the benefits of sports participation typically outweigh the risks, and a sports physical can help you manage them.
What’s more, if your child should sustain a non-life-threatening injury while playing sports, the team at South Tampa Immediate Care can help. By far, the most common sports-related injuries are sprains and strains. We also offer prompt and effective treatment for shin splints, groin pulls, minor fractures, blisters, and general pain, bruising, and swelling.
Stop by our Tampa walk-in clinic today. In addition to physicals for sports, school, and camp, we perform DOT physicals and pre-employment physicals.
