No. A sports physical focuses on safe athletic participation. A well-child visit is broader and includes preventive care, development, vaccines, mental health, nutrition, and overall health.

It is best to schedule before the sports season or form deadline. Scheduling early allows time for follow-up if any concerns need to be addressed.

Bring any required school, camp, or sports forms, a list of medications, glasses or contacts if used, and information about past injuries or medical conditions.

Yes. DVPA can help complete school, camp, and sports forms when the appropriate exam and health information are completed.

Tell your provider about any concussion history. Your pediatrician can review symptoms, recovery, return-to-play concerns, and whether additional evaluation is needed.

Many schools, sports programs, and athletic organizations require updated physical forms on a regular basis. Your child may also benefit from regular wellness visits to monitor growth, development, injuries, and overall health.

Yes. A sports physical can help identify concerns such as asthma, previous injuries, joint pain, concussion history, heart symptoms, or other issues that may affect safe participation.

A sports physical usually includes a review of medical history, past injuries, medications, family history, heart and lung health, musculoskeletal health, and a physical exam.