This is a reason why so many schools require a physical prior to enrollment and a sports physical if your child will take part in organized sports. Both types of physicals are important regardless of your child's current health as they can make sure your children remain healthy and to assail any possible complications in time. You can learn more about the importance of school and sports physicals by reaching out to your Falls Church, VA, pediatrician Dr. Maria Sacoto of Sacoto Pediatrics.

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Traditional school and sports physicals are typically different as their goals can be varied, but not the underlying one, of keeping your children healthy.

A sports physical will focus on your child's ability to take part in physical sports, to determine if there are past injuries or underlying conditions that could impact their ability to take part. But not all health conditions will automatically disqualify your child from playing sports, for many of them, including those such as asthma, simple management of the symptoms can be enough to allow them to play.

A regular physical will involve a lot of the same aspects as a sports physical, but your child's overall health will be considered. It's also when vaccines can take place to make sure your child is on course with their immunization schedule.

School and Sports Physicals in Falls Church, VA



You may often be able to schedule both regular and sports physicals with your pediatrician to have them take place on the same appointment date if necessary. These are great opportunities to receive advice about how to best improve your child's lifestyle and to keep them healthy, but it is also an excellent time for you and your child to bring your own questions and have them answered by a medical professional.

To arrange school and sports physicals for your children you can schedule a visit in Falls Church, VA, with Dr. Sacoto of Sacoto Pediatrics by dialing (703) 820-1951.