Physical Exam Near Me in Waterbury CT
What Is a Physical?
A physical exam is a preventive wellness check-up. During your physical, we screen for health concerns or medical conditions that needs to be treated.
Physicals generally include a review and examination of your:
- Medical history
- Family medical history
- General physical health
- Height and weight
- Vital readings such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate and temperature
- Vision
- Heart
- Lungs
- Abdomen
- Reflexes
- Balance
- Muscle strength
- Lab tests (as needed)
- Immunizations (as needed to ensure you’re up to date)
Please note, a sports, camp or school physical does not replace your child’s annual wellness exam done by his or her pediatrician.
Why Do I Need a Physical?
Getting a regular physical exam is important to your overall health. In many cases, proof of physical health is required to participate in a sport, attend camp, start a new job or enroll in school.
Types of physicals offered at Agape Family Medical Center:
Sports physicals
Many sports teams require you to have a physical to ensure you’re healthy enough to play without risk to your health.
Camp physicals
Camps may require a physical to attend. This helps protect everyone’s general health and make sure campers are physically able to perform activities without risk of injury or illness.
Employment physicals
Some workplaces may require new employees to get a physical to ensure they have the physical capabilities necessary to perform job duties.
School physicals
Most school districts require students to get a physical before they can start school. This helps protect the student body and ensures each student is well enough to attend.
Can I Go to Urgent Care for a Physical?
Agape Family Medical Center’s offer school physicals, sports physicals, camp physicals and employment physicals. When you’re on
a tight schedule or your doctor can’t see you right away, our professional, experienced staff is here to help.
What Do I Need to Bring with Me?
Physical form and/or requirements
Immunization record
Insurance card
Identification/driver’s license
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