What to Expect During Physical Exams

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The pediatricians at White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC explain childhood physical exams.

They combine their expertise, years of experience, and skill to give their pediatric patients the highest quality of care at White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, and surrounding communities. Raleigh has many top-notch pediatric doctors, but we know we can meet all your expectations for quality child healthcare. A pediatric medical doctor follows a child from newborn to 18. Any time is a great time to see us. 

What to Expect During Childhood Physical Exams

White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, does yearly physical exams, school physicals, and sports physicals. When a child wants to play sports in school, such as football, we must ensure the child is physically up to competing in a sports program.

Sports Physicals

Schools are liable when your child signs up to play sports in school. Schools require physicals to ensure the child has no medical condition that may adversely affect your child or put them at risk of playing sports. 

One condition example is asthma. The coach and the school nurse must be aware of asthma in a child who over-exerts themselves. The child needs to have their medication quickly. 

Most states require children to have a physical before starting school. Our doctor doing a school physical may incorporate their sports exam at the same time. It is up to the doctor to clear the child to participate in a sports program, and will check the following.

• Blood Pressure
• Height/Weight
• Vision Test
• Check Joints/Posture/Muscles
• Check Ears/Nose/Throat
• Check and Listen to Heart/Lung Sounds

Yearly/School Physicals 

Your child needs to have a yearly physical regardless of whether they play sports, and one of the best times for an annual physical is before school starts. A yearly/school physical exam focuses on your child's physical, emotional, and social development. At this time, our doctor looks at milestones to ensure proper growth. 

We discuss topics of interest with adolescents, such as drug and alcohol use, bullying, peer pressure, puberty, etc. Our doctor may focus on the following. 

• Complete Physical Exam
• Family Medical History
• Preventative Measures
• Vaccinations/Immunizations
• Lab Work
• Nutrition
• Sleep Habits

Get Your Child's Annual/Sports Physical Early

If you do not have a pediatric doctor for your child or want to make a change, please call our pediatricians and set up your child's physical exams at White Oak Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC.

We are eager to meet you and your child and to take care of your child's needs. We are compassionate, experienced, and skilled in healthcare issues for children of all ages. Call (919) 787-0266.