Gold Pediatrics with Dr. Errol Douglas can provide school/sports/camp physicals in Rockville, MD, that can help your child prepare for these unique life events. However, it’s not always easy to know exactly what happens during these physicals and what you need to do to prepare. Thankfully, our team can help you prepare for them to keep your child healthy.

When Should You Get Them?

We strongly suggest performing these physicals at least six weeks before school, sporting seasons, or summer camps. Why? Our team can find any injuries or health conditions that might affect your child, such as unexpected sprained ankles and other concerns. With our help, your child will be prepared for the challenges of each of these unique life experiences.

What Happens Before the Physical?

When getting school/sports/camp physicals in Rockville, MD with Gold Pediatrics, it’s important to bring a copy of your child’s physical form, any prescriptions they may need (including eyeglasses), and to know their current treatments, conditions, allergies, and medications. These details can help Dr. Douglas to know what to expect from your child.

Which Tests Will Dr. Douglas Perform?

During these physicals, Dr. Douglas will perform a myriad of tests to check your child’s health and ensure they’re ready for school, camp, or sports. These include checks on their abdomen, blood pressure, heart, chest, lungs, muscles, joints, and spines. Your child will also get vision and pupil tests, as well as reflex and coordination checks to ensure they’re progressing properly.

Will Dr. Douglas Help With Medical Issues?

If we find medical issues, our team will carefully diagnose what’s wrong and provide a treatment option for your child. We’ll also gauge whether they’re prepared for the unique demands of sports, school, or camp. There are several levels of capability, including unrestricted participation up to disqualification. If your child cannot participate in parts due to injury, we’ll help them.

How Can You Help?

When your child experiences problems that limit their ability to attend camp or participate in sports, Dr. Douglas can create a treatment that works for them. This process includes gauging their current health and figuring out treatments that help your child work back to full health. In this way, we can give your child a better life.

When Should I Call Gold Pediatrics?

You can call Gold Pediatrics today to set up an appointment with Dr. Douglas for your school/sports/camp physicals in Rockville, MD. When you call (301) 517-9710, our team will set you up with an appointment that makes sense for your needs. In this way, you can feel comfortable sending your child off to camp or scheduling their sports games without worrying about their health.