Sports Physicals in Brentwood, TNDo you have a rising middle school or high school athlete who needs to complete the Pre-Participation Physical Exam required by the TSSAA? If you feel this requirement is just one more hurdle you have to make when your child only wants to play ball or go to camp, consider this: The sports physical for your child might save her or his life.

The pre-participation physical exam is required for athletes who participate in school sports and summer camps. The purpose is to screen these young camp attendees and team players for health issues that may pose a risk when they play intense sports.  Medical conditions can be discovered during these exams that may need further evaluation and treatment before practice and competition begin. Health risks may include:

The simple purpose of these exams is to ensure that your child is in good health and fit enough to meet the demands of the sport of choice. To protect your child from undiscovered threatening physical problems, sports physicals are made up of two parts:

When these assessments are carried out by the physician, knowledge of the family’s medical history and of the athlete’s medical history can be of great benefit, so make sure someone who may have knowledge of family health history is available during the exam. If an issue is exposed, the doctor is able to explore treatment and therapy that will have the player on the field in time for practice – ready to play.  And you will have peace of mind knowing that your child is in the best physical condition possible.

Bring your rising athlete into your local Physicians Urgent Care for the required sports physical.  Come in any day of the week, and you don’t need to make an appointment. In Brentwood (615-457-3864), and Franklin (615-472-4550), Tennessee, you’ll be seen by an experienced, ER physician and our highly-qualified, compassionate staff.