A medical examination conducted by a healthcare provider to determine if it is safe for an individual to participate in a specific sport or physical activity.

HOW SPORTS PHYSICALS WORK?

Health History Questionnaire

• complete a detailed health history questionnaire before the appointment
• answer these questions carefully and thoroughly to help your doctor provide the best advice and recommendations. 
• you will be asked about family history, risk factors, current health conditions, medications, mental health, and lifestyle habits.

Physical Examination

•  will review the questionnaire you answered and filled up
• You will undergo general physical exam after the disscusion about the questionnaire.

Medical History and Discussion

• Further and follow up talks about your child history may happen after the physical exam.

Clearance for Participation

• When everything is answered, and physical exams are reviewed along with the follow up questions, you need to wait for clearance
• clearance is typically valid for a specific period, sometimes until the end of the school year or as specified by the relevant sports organization. 

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