Sports Physical

Detecting underlying medical conditions before playing sports helps prevent unnecessary injuries. At Aspire Health and Wellness in Dysart, Iowa, advanced registered nurse practitioner Jamie Barnett, ARNP, provides comprehensive sports physicals to children, teenagers, and adults. Schedule a physical at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What are sports physicals?

Sports physicals are medical exams often required before participating in school- or club-sponsored sports. They allow Jamie to detect potential medical conditions or injuries that could be problematic when training for or playing sports. These physicals offer peace of mind, ensuring you or your child is healthy enough to safely participate in their favorite activities.

What do sports physicals consist of?

Sports physicals are health evaluations that assess your overall physical and mental health or your child’s. Jamie completes the following:

Vital signs check

A vital signs check evaluates blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. Jamie also assesses height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and growth and development in children.

Medical history review

Jamie discusses your or your child’s medical history. This includes past diagnoses, potential symptoms, previous injuries, medications, lifestyle, and more.

Medical evaluation

During a medical evaluation, Jaime listens to your heartbeat and breathing, checks your reflexes, and looks for signs of underlying medical problems that might require further evaluation. 

Health screenings

Jamie offers health screenings, including vision testing, hearing testing if necessary, and other screenings if you or your child has risk factors or symptoms of a medical problem. Examples of screenings include heart function tests, allergy testing, and breathing tests to check for asthma. She determines if treatment or care by another specialist is necessary.

Sport physical forms

After completing a physical exam, Jamie fills out the paperwork needed for you or your child’s school or sports organization and provides a copy for your records.

How often should I schedule sports physicals?

Athletes should schedule sports physicals once a year. Many sports organizations require annual exams. You can also schedule a visit with Jamie if you or your child is injured while playing sports, develops new or unusual symptoms, or has concerns.

In addition to sports physicals, Aspire Health and Wellness also offers acute care for injuries, sick visits, well-child visits, well-adult exams, chronic disease management, and immunizations. Reach out to Jamie anytime you need personalized care or have questions.

Schedule a sports physical with Jamie at Aspire Health and Wellness by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.