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The Importance of Sports Physicals for Children

Sports are an important part of many children's lives. Having a healthy child is vital and before taking part in most sports, sports physicals are required. Serving Haywood County, NC, Haywood Pediatric has a team of pediatricians that offer all the services you require for your child.

Update Your Child’s Health Record

Unfortunately, not every child gets regular physical exams from a pediatrician. When they want to participate in sports, they most likely will be required to get a sports physical. If they are behind in their immunizations, this will be an opportunity to bring them up to date. It also allows the doctor to check the child for potential illnesses, such as asthma, which may be affected by an increase in activity. Some conditions that may make your child more likely to suffer an injury may also be discovered and once you know about them, you can take the necessary precautions to avoid injury.

Uncover Potential Issues

Sports physicals in Haywood County, NC are all about making sure that the child is physically able to perform the desired sport safely without injury. Knowing that there is a family history of heart or lung conditions can help the doctor in their examination make sure that your child does not suffer from the same condition. If there is a risk to your child's health, they may have to participate with restrictions. As important as sports participation is, it isn't worth endangering their health.

Assessing the Potential To Participate

Part of the job of the pediatrician is to determine if participating in this particular sport is safe for your child. With their complete medical record in hand, they are able to make a fair determination. When dealing with teens, there is an increase in the potential for activities that the child is taking part in that might affect their ability to safely take part in some sports.

For sports physicals in Haywood County, NC, you can count on the board-certified pediatricians at Haywood Pediatrics to provide the examination that your child needs. Call our office today to make an appointment (828) 452-2211

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