Get In The Game With Sports Physicals At 

Patient First 

 No Appointment Needed 

As children return to play this summer and fall, it is important to remember that getting a youth sports physical is the first step to ensuring your athlete's safety and enjoyment during the upcoming sports season.

Why get a physical?

Getting a sports physical can help minimize potential risks of illness or injury, allows medical professionals to monitor for health problems, and give age-appropriate advice.

A sports physical is meant to determine an athlete’s ability to safely engage in vigorous activity; it is not intended as a substitute for a general health maintenance exam.

How to prepare for a physical?

Prior to the sports physical:

• Check with your child’s school or sports league to obtain the required forms to bring with you during your visit
• Fill out the parent and student sections of the forms.
• Bring a list of prescription drugs your child is currently taking.

What to expect during a physical

The following is a general guide of what you can expect during the sports physical:

Discussion of Medical History

• Family history of serious illness
• Past and present illnesses
• Allergies
• Previous surgeries and/or hospitalizations
• Past injuries
• Past and present prescription drugs

Physical Exam

• Measuring height and weight
• Checking pulse and blood pressure
• Eye test
• Evaluation the condition of the heart, lungs and throat
• Checking strength and flexibility of the extremities
• Neurologic exam

All Patient First Medical Centers offer sports physicals on a walk-in basis. All Patient First Medical Centers are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year, including holidays.  Patient First provides non-appointment urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, as well as primary care for patients who do not have a regular physician.  Each Patient First center has on-site digital x-ray, on-site laboratory, and on-site prescription drugs.

Contact:  George Yanoshik, Jr.

                (484) 322-6809 (Office)

                (610) 389-0983 (Mobile)

                 George.Yanoshik@patientfirst.com