What happens during a sports physical?
Sports physical exam has two parts; medical history and physical exam. In medical history, the healthcare provider reviews immunization history, nutrition, weight gain and/or weight loss, history of any eating disorder, history of asthma or other breathing problems, family history of serious illnesses, history of dizziness, light-headedness, passing out during activity, heat illness history, menstrual history, seizure history, history of fractures, concussions and head injuries headaches, memory issues, allergies, heart health, surgical history, musculoskeletal injury, intake of medicines for any condition, and mental health. Physical exam involves evaluation of height, weight, vision, hearing, heartbeat, blood pressure, lungs, abdomen, skin, genitals, bones and muscles.