Urgent Care for Sports Physicals Q&A

Yes, we do! We’ve given sports physicals for many athletes in the Cromwell, CT, East Haven, CT, Ellington, CT, Newington, CT, Oxford, CT, Unionville, CT, and Wallingford, CT areas.

A sports physical at Priority Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic will involve a thorough medical examination by a board-certified doctor. Our provider will screen for any undiagnosed or underlying health issues that could cause problems if you exert yourself. If we do find a medical concern, we’ll do our best to help you manage it so you can still participate. Catching these concerns early is key to keeping you healthy.

Sports physicals are typically not covered by insurance. At our urgent care, sports, camp, and school physicals are self-pay at the time of visit.

A sports physical at Priority Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic is very affordable and competitive compared to other local urgent care clinics. For both children and adults, the fee for a sports physical is $125.

Generally, a sports physical shouldn’t last more than thirty minutes.

During a sports physical, our doctor will take a variety of vitals, including your blood pressure, lung capacity, and heart rate. They will also talk with you about the sports you are playing and your role on the team. Depending on the nature of the conversation, the doctor may do some strength and agility screening to make sure you can safely participate.

A sports physical shares many of the qualities of a regular physical, but they aren’t exactly alike. A regular physical may involve more lab work to look at things like blood sugar, cholesterol, or even cancer screenings. This sort of in-depth examination is usually not needed for a sports physical.

A sports physical is important to ensure you are medically fit to participate in strenuous activity. It gives a healthcare provider the opportunity to evaluate your overall health and identify any potential issues that could pose a risk during physical exertion. It’s always better to catch any concerns in a medical setting rather than face an unexpected emergency during a game or practice.

For more information, please contact us today. We have convenient locations to serve you in Cromwell, CT, East Haven, CT, Ellington, CT, Newington, CT, Oxford, CT, Unionville, CT, Wallingford, CT, Chicopee, MA, Springfield, MA and Westfield, MA.