You should have a sports physical every year

Sports physicals required in Germantown

If you want to go into sports next year, or if you are already looking forward to your next season, the first thing you should do is get a sports physical exam. This is required in Maryland for anyone beginning a new sport or a new season, and should be done about six weeks before the season begins.

The physical will include looking at your strength, flexibility, joints and posture during the sports physical. The doctor will perform a vision test and check your ears, nose, throat and abdomen, and will also take your pulse and blood pressure and record your weight and height.

The doctor will also examine your medical history. Either you or your parents or guardians should fill out a form, discussing medications you take, injuries you have suffered, medical problems you have had, times you spent in the hospital, allergies, chronic illnesses or any medical problems your family has a history of. The doctor will be trying to get a sense of the health of your whole family.

Getting a sports physical

The best place for a sports physical exam in the Germantown area is Germantown Primary Care Associates, serving patients in Montgomery County, Germantown, Gaithersburg and Hyattstown for more than twenty years, with a staff that hails from many different parts of the world. Dr. Manbir Takhar, the Chief Medical Officer, was recently named one of the TOP doctors of 2015. You will not need to do this for future visits. Schedule an appointment today.