It’s Sports Physical Season
Well-child Checkups Cover Sports Requirements & Much More
7/14/2023
Although our thoughts are on summer, it’s time for
many student athletes to begin practicing for Fall sports and schedule their
sports physicals. Aspirus Health encourages athletes to fulfill their WIAA
requirements as soon as possible to avoid the last-minute rush and risk not
being ready when practices begin.
Instead of just a sports physical, Aspirus encourages
considering a well-child checkup. These annual appointments satisfy WIAA requirements, while
also providing a comprehensive assessment of your child’s overall wellness – including a more in-depth full-body evaluation and
discussion of any concerns, including sleep, diet, overall growth &
development, and mental health. Immunizations may also be administered. Even if
your child is not an athlete, it’s vital they have an annual well-child
checkup, which is covered by most health insurance plans.
At their appointment, whether a
Well-Child Checkup or a Sports Physical, student athletes need to bring the
WIAA physical card provided by their school. The form must be filled out and
signed by both the child and a parent prior to the appointment, and a parent
must accompany the child or the exam cannot be performed. The appointment
includes a musculoskeletal assessment, so the child should wear shorts and a
comfortable t-shirt. If they wear glasses or contacts, the child should bring
them along for the eye exam.
Appointments
may be scheduled by calling your Aspirus clinic, by using the MyAspirus app, or
by visiting MyAspirus.org.
If your child does not already have an Aspirus medical provider, you may select
one by visiting aspirus.org/find-a-provider.
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