Safely participating in school and athletics are essential for your child, and sports and school physicals at Care10 Urgent Care in Henderson, Nevada, take the guesswork out of getting ready. Skilled nurse practitioner Burtson Katende, NP, and the staff provide convenient and comprehensive physicals to ensure students can fully meet organized sports and school attendance requirements. Schedule an appointment by calling the office to speak to the friendly team or using the online booking feature. You can also walk into the office, even on weekends.
Most camps, organizations, and schools require sports and school physicals before your child can attend or join. For this reason, a sports physical is also called a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE).
Even if your child’s school doesn’t require a physical before starting their academic year, annual back-to-school physicals are a great way to make sure your child is maintaining healthy growth and development.
Work with the Care10 Urgent Care team to discuss safety, detect health concerns before they become larger issues, and manage any medications your child takes.
Most Nevada schools require a sports physical to participate as a safety measure. Even students not planning to try out for a team can benefit from a health check before being active in Nevada’s soaring temperatures.
Physicals also provide a time and place to get necessary vaccinations.
It’s best to plan ahead and schedule physicals within a time frame that leaves room for follow-up testing or treatments before your child’s scheduled start at school or in sports. An ideal time is 6-8 weeks before. However, if that time has passed, the second-best time is now.
The Care10 Urgent Care team performs a careful physical examination and reviews your child’s medical history. The providers also answer any questions or concerns. Typically, they’ll check your child’s lungs, heart, and spine to make sure everything is developing healthily.
They also screen for health conditions that can increase your child’s risk of illness or injury and make a personalized care plan, if necessary, to address any issues. A school physical may include asking about their previous school year and how they feel physically and mentally.
Children grow rapidly, and a lot can change from year to year. Having a trusted medical provider perform a comprehensive physical gives you and your child peace of mind as they take on new challenges.
To schedule a sports and school physical, book an appointment through the online scheduler, call the office, or walk in today.