Sports Physicals Specialist

  A physical exam is a routine preventive care evaluation your doctor  performs regularly to help you stay in good health. Because children,  adults, and seniors all need physical exams, Dr. Al Family and Urgent  Care in Woodbridge, Virginia, provides tailored evaluations based on  your age and overall health. If you’re in need of an annual exam, or  have a child who needs a school or sports physical, call us to schedule today. 

Why are physical exams important?

From  your newborn days to your senior years, physical exams are an important  part of your health. Physical exams are a dedicated time you have with  your doctor to discuss any changes in your health. They’re important to:

• Check for proper childhood development
  
• Look for warning signs of chronic disease
  
• Check for conditions that run in families
  
• Help you maintain your weight
  
• Manage chronic conditions

Above  all, physicals are a time to build a relationship with your primary  care physician. This gives you the opportunity to have someone to call  in case you (or your child) become ill or injured. 

Dr.  Al Family and Urgent Care provides all types of physical exams, so the  tests and screenings you need just depend on your age and overall  health. It’s common for physical examinations to include:

• Immunization updates
  
• Vision and hearing tests
  
• Mental health evaluation
  
• Neurological and reflex testing
  
• Family and personal medical history updates
  
• Lab tests, including urinalysis and blood draw
  
• Weight and height check (body mass index or BMI calculation) 
  

Aside  from routine wellness exams, the practice offers department of  transportation (DOT), immigration, school, and sports physicals. These  specialty evaluations typically require additional screenings.

The  team at Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care want to ensure you get the most  out of your upcoming physical exam. To help you prepare, you may need to  ensure you have certain documents in order. Depending on which type of  physical you or your child require, you may need to bring in any of the  following:

• Printout of school or sports physical forms
  
• Current government-issued identification
  
• I-693 form (for immigration physicals)
  
• List of all medications
  
• Insurance card

If  you have been seeing another physician or are new to the practice, try  to request your medical records before your scheduled physical at Dr. Al  Family and Urgent Care. You can either obtain copies of medical records  yourself or have your records sent directly to the clinic.

Book your physical exam at Dr. Al Family and Urgent Care by calling us today.