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Sports physicals can help your
young athletes stay safe, healthy
SPORTS ARE A
great way for kids to have fun and
stay active. But before your child suits up, make sure you
get the green light from a doctor.
A physical exam is required for participation in many
sports. But even if it isn’t required, it’s a good idea to have
your child checked out.
A THOROUGH CHECKUP
Sports physicals should in-
clude both a medical history and a physical exam.
e medical history portion of the physical should
include a review of past injuries, surgeries and illnesses.
Your doctor should also be told about any medications
your child takes, drug allergies he or she has, and signs
or symptoms of potential health problems.
e physical exam should always include measure-
ment of height and weight, a check of vital signs like
blood pressure and pulse rate, and vision and hearing
tests.
e doctor may also examine your child’s head, ears,
nose, throat, abdomen, joints, bones, muscles and liga-
ments and listen to your child’s heart and lungs.
A sports physical is a good way to make sure your child
is healthy and can safely play the game. It’s also designed to:
Identify medical problems that may place your child
at risk for injury or illness.
Identify problems that may impair your child’s ability
to perform.
Assess tness levels for certain sports.
Teach you and your child about injuries and other
health-related sports issues.
Meet legal and insurance requirements.
A er conducting the physical, the doctor will tell you
whether or not your child is in good enough health to
take part in a certain sport.
If clearance is denied, the doctor will also let you know
what needs to be done before your child can participate.
And remember, while you may want your child to be
a top athlete, his or her health is the No. priority.
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Sports Medicine
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PHYSICALS
Wednesday, May 23,
5 to 7 p.m. at Frohna
and 6 to 8 p.m. at
PCMH
Call
547-4288
for
appointments. $10;
proceeds donated back
to participating school
sports programs.
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Score with these
safety precautions
Never mind the scoreboard. When it
comes to youth sports, safe kids are
the big winners.
All sports have a risk of injury,
some more than others. In general,
the more contact there is in a sport,
the greater the risk your child could
be injured.
But many youth sports injuries
can be prevented.
To help reduce the risk of
injuries, the American Academy of
Pediatrics says you should encour-
age your child to:
Always wear proper protective
gear. Depending on the sport, equip-
ment may include helmets; mouth
guards; face shields; protective
cups; eyewear; and neck, shoulder,
knee or elbow pads.
Stretch out muscles and tendons
before and after games.
Learn—and use—the proper
techniques for different sports.
Take rest breaks during games
and practices.
Play a variety of sports, not the
same one year-round. A two-month
break from a specific sport can help
prevent overuse injuries.
Play safe and follow the rules of
the sport.
Stop playing if he or she is in
pain.
Drink plenty of fluids before, dur-
ing and after games and practices.
GET THE OK FOR KIDS TO PLAY
PCMH Sports Physicals are May 23.
Call 547-4288 to schedule your child’s
appointment. Proceeds are donated to
participating school sports programs.
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