Sports Physical Exam

With millions of kids participating in sports each year, knowing that your athlete is healthy enough to compete is the first step in getting ready for the big game. A pre-participation physical examination is required by most schools and many children’s athletic leagues to guarantee that each kid is healthy enough to safely participate in his or her chosen activity.

It is important to know what transpires during a sports physical examination. The following is a broad outline of what to expect during your child’s sports physical.

Medical history discussion:

• A history of major sickness in the family
• Illnesses in the past and present
• Allergies
• Surgery and/or hospitalizations in the past
• Injuries suffered previously
• Prescription medications from the past and present

At Nao Medical, we accept most major insurance plans, but in order to know if your plan covers the test, we would need to run your insurance and this can only be done at the beginning of your visit. If you would like to know ahead of time, please call the number on the back of your insurance card so a representative may let you know which coronavirus test is covered by your insurance plan.