Employment Physicals
Employers covered by federal laws against disability discrimination often require employees to undergo a pre-employment physical exam. These exams are used to determine if an individual is suited for a specific job and may also include drug testing and physical health tests. From questions to lab tests, work physical exams can determine if you’re prepared for your position while assuring the employer that …
Sports Physicals
Sports physicals, also called a pre-participation exams, are needed before athletes can begin competing. The exam usually consists of medical history and a physical exam and can make sure that the athlete is healthy enough to participate. Most teens who participate in sports are anxious to get in the game. For their safety, however, many schools require a sports physical, …
Well Adolescent Exams
The American Academy of Pediatrics and Bright Futures recommend annual well-care visits during adolescence to promote healthy behaviors, prevent risky ones, and detect conditions that can interfere with a teen’s physical, social, and emotional development. During adolescence, well visits include routine examination (e.g., heart, lungs, genitalia, skin, internal organs, reflexes, vision, hearing) and urine tests. In many cases, they also …
Well Adult Exams (physicals, pap smears)
You’re healthy – and you want to stay that way, so it’s important to be seen for a preventive care visit each year. What are physical exams? Are they the same as preventive care visits? What is a yearly wellness visit? We can help. If you’re a healthy adult, you’ll likely only need to be seen once a year for …