{"id":23218,"date":"2024-10-10T10:28:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T16:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldcrownfoundation.com\/?p=23218"},"modified":"2024-10-10T11:23:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T17:23:38","slug":"are-sports-physicals-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldcrownfoundation.com\/es\/are-sports-physicals-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Sports Physicals Important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-23218\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-23218-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-23218-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-23218-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Before hitting the field or court, it's important to schedule a sports physical to make sure your child is healthy and ready to play. While it might feel like another item on your to-do list, these physicals are essential for your child\u2019s safety and performance. Experts from Children's Hospital Colorado break down why they matter and what to expect during the visit.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Summer\u00a0always races by,\u00a0and before we know it,\u00a0children will be heading back to school. Before school starts, many\u00a0adolescent\u00a0athletes will start preseason practices for fall sports. Prior to the start of preseason, all young athletes should have a pre-participation physical examination (PPE) or sports physical to ensure they are healthy and ready to return to sports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While it might sound like another\u00a0item\u00a0on the\u00a0long\u00a0list\u00a0of to-dos before the\u00a0hectic school year begins,\u00a0experts\u00a0from\u00a0our\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/doctors-and-departments\/departments\/orthopedics\/programs\/sports-medicine-center\/\">Sports Medicine Center<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0have provided\u00a0a rundown of what you can expect\u00a0at\u00a0your athlete\u2019s visit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why are sports physicals important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The goal of\u00a0a\u00a0sports physical is to ensure that your child is healthy enough to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the sport that\u00a0they\u00a0love.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chsaanow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0requires\u00a0all athletes\u00a0to\u00a0have medical clearance\u00a0prior to the start of each school year in order\u00a0to participate in sports.\u00a0These yearly\u00a0physicals\u00a0not only protect your child,\u00a0but also:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reduce the risk of\u00a0injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ensure safety<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Identify new injuries or underlying conditions for further treatment<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Provide a safe space to talk about concerns<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Where and when should my child have a sports physical?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s\u00a0best to see your child\u2019s primary pediatrician or family\u00a0doctor\u00a0for\u00a0a yearly\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/conditions-and-advice\/parenting\/parenting-articles\/well-care-visits\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">well-child visit<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, including a sports physical. Your family doctor knows your child best and already has essential family and past medical history information. If\u00a0your\u00a0doctor finds anything concerning during the sports physical, the\u00a0specialists at\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscolorado.org\/doctors-and-departments\/departments\/orthopedics\/programs\/sports-medicine-center\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sports Medicine Center<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and other specialists\u00a0throughout\u00a0Children\u2019s Hospital Colorado,\u00a0are available for further evaluation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ideally, sports physicals should be done\u00a06 weeks\u00a0prior to the start of preseason practice. This allows time for consultation with specialists if any\u00a0injuries or\u00a0health concerns\u00a0are noted during the exam.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What should my child bring to a sports physical?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Much like a regular health check-up,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0important that your doctor is in\u00a0\u2013the\u00a0know\u00a0about\u00a0any\u00a0differences in your child\u2019s health. There are several forms and information that you should bring or send with your athlete to their sports physical, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0sports\u00a0clearance\u00a0form\u00a0to be signed by the\u00a0doctor, if\u00a0one is\u00a0required\u00a0from\u00a0your child\u2019s\u00a0school.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0important to check with your\u00a0physician, as they\u00a0may\u00a0provide\u00a0this form at\u00a0their\u00a0office instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Complete medical records\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Identification and insurance information<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">A list of your child\u2019s current medications<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Information on known allergies<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What does a sports physical exam entail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The sports physical exam is\u00a0similar to\u00a0a normal well-child check-up.\u00a0After arriving,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0be asked to provide a detailed overview of past medical and family history. It is\u00a0very important, especially if someone other than your regular doctor\u00a0is\u00a0performing\u00a0the sports exam, to\u00a0accurately and completely fill out the pre-participation history form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In addition, this is what\u00a0else\u00a0you can expect at your child\u2019s visit:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Measurement of height and weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Blood pressure measurement to check cardiovascular health<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Examination of the head, eyes, ears, neck and throat, heart and lungs, and abdominal region<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Assessment of strength and flexibility<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Review of eating habits, nutrition and weight loss or gain<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Review of immunization history\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"26\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559682&quot;:26,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Examination of any specific known problem areas or sites of previous injury\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Are there specific questions that parents should ask during the exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sports physicals are\u00a0a great time\u00a0to ask sports-related questions, communicate about any existing injuries and to ask questions about the child's overall health.\u00a0Some of the questions you may consider\u00a0include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Will my child receive vaccinations during the physical?<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Are there any medications or supplements my child should avoid taking?<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">What should my child do if they experience any pain or discomfort during sports?<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Is there anything we can do differently at home to complement their activity?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>What happens after the exam?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">After the exam, if the physician feels that the athlete is healthy and safe to\u00a0<\/span><span 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If\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">your athlete<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">\u00a0needs further evaluation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">or<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96261537 BCX0\">\u00a0other medical tests before they are cleared to play, arrangements for the next steps of the evaluation will be made. 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