A sports physical, also called a preparticipation physical evaluation, checks whether it is safe for an athlete to train and compete. Urgent Care Center of Westmont, also known as Immediate Care Center of Westmont, offers walk-in sports physicals for students and adult athletes in Westmont, IL.
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests getting the exam at least 6 to 8 weeks before the season starts. That leaves time for any extra tests or treatment. If your child has a pediatrician, please share our findings with them so their records stay complete.
According to the AAP, a sports physical looks at heart health, mental wellness, bones and joints, and past injuries. For female athletes, it also covers menstrual health and nutrition.
Bring the form your school or league requires, with the history section filled out. A provider reviews it with you, examines the athlete and signs the form when cleared. If we find a concern, such as high blood pressure or a heart murmur, we explain it and may suggest follow-up before full clearance.
Need a school form too? We can often do a school physical in the same visit. Walk in or check in online to save your place.
An athlete with a known or suspected concussion should not return to sports until a health care provider clears them. Tell us about any past head injuries, even mild ones.
Call 911 if an athlete collapses, has chest pain or trouble breathing, or has a seizure. After a head injury, the CDC says to get emergency care for repeated vomiting, a headache that gets worse, slurred speech, weakness or numbness, one pupil larger than the other, confusion, or drowsiness they cannot shake off. Go to the nearest emergency room.
Student athletes visit us from Downers Grove, IL, Hinsdale, IL, Willowbrook, IL and Darien, IL. Downers Grove, IL is about 1.8 miles west of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line). Willowbrook, IL is about 2.7 miles southeast.
From town? See our Westmont, IL page.
Some plans do not cover sports physicals. Check with your insurer, and call us at (630) 324-6825 with questions. Our accepted plans are on the cost and insurance page.
Families paying directly can use our upfront self-pay pricing.
The AAP suggests at least 6 to 8 weeks before the season, so there is time to follow up on any concern.
The school or league form with the history part completed, a list of medicines, glasses or contacts, and your insurance card.
Yes. Adults joining teams, races or gyms that need a form can walk in.
No. A well-child visit with your pediatrician covers more, such as growth and development. The AAP recommends children have a medical home for routine care.
Sources: HealthyChildren.org (AAP): Sports physicals, CDC HEADS UP: Concussion signs and symptoms
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