Address: 10100 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5:00pm | Sat-Sun: Closed

Clinic Number: 918-878-7733

Tulsa Back to School Physicals

Back to School Physical Tulsa

Tulsa’s Back to school season is right around the corner! August brings the inevitable hustle and bustle of getting our kids ready for another year of learning and growth.

As parents, we know firsthand the importance of ensuring students are healthy and prepared for the school year ahead. We will cover everything you need to know about back-to-school physicals. This includes the benefits, what to expect, and why choosing Grassroots Healthcare for your child’s care is the right decision.

From sports physicals to routine check-ups, we have you covered. . You don’t have to wait until the last minute.

Schedule your child’s Tulsa back-to-school physical with us today!

Benefits for Students

Back-to-school physicals offer more than just a clearance slip; they are essential for your child’s overall well-being. During a comprehensive exam at Grassroots Healthcare, our experienced providers will assess your child’s development.

We will administer any required immunizations and review their current medications. We’ll also conduct a thorough examination to detect any potential health issues early on, allowing for timely intervention.

Building a strong relationship with your child’s doctor will help you handle any health issues that come up during the school year.

Schedule your child’s back-to-school physical today! Give them the best possible start to the school year.

Benefits of a Back-to-School Physical:

  • Developmental assessment
  • Required Immunizations
  • Medication Assessment
  • Detection of Potential Health Issues
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Timely intervention
  • Establishing Rapport with Healthcare Provider

 

Sports Physicals

A sports physical is a routine check-up to ensure a child is healthy enough to participate in sports. It involves a physical exam, medical history review, and often includes necessary immunizations.

Also known as a preparticipation physical evaluation, athletic physicals are required of student athletes in Oklahoma. A sports physical at Grassroots Healthcare is more than just a clearance form though.

We evaluate your child’s health and fitness entirely. We’ll review their medical history as well as assess their strength and flexibility. In addition, we conduct vision and hearing tests.

We’ll also measure their vital signs, including blood pressure and pulse, and check their height and weight.

Is your child gearing up for football, basketball or baseball? Perhaps, they are getting ready for soccer or their schools marching band. No matter the sport, a sports physical is crucial for ensuring their safety and well-being.

Book your child’s sports physical at Grassroots Healthcare today.

Sports Physical Features:

  • Review of medical history
  • Strength and flexibility tests
  • Bone density assessment (if necessary)
  • Vision and hearing tests
  • Vital signs assessment (blood pressure and pulse)
  • Height and weight measurement
  • Educational counseling on sports safety and injury prevention
  • Opportunity to discuss any concerns with a healthcare provider
  • Clearance for sports participation

Vision Requirements for Sports Physicals

Passing vision for a sports physical typically requires at least 20/40 vision in each eye. This means a person can see clearly at 20 feet what a person with normal vision can see at 40 feet.

Our board certified Pediatrician Dr. Melita Tate and Nurse Practitioner Brooke Schaive discuss the process of our school and sports physicals. They also cover specific benefits that we offer.

Hi, I’m Dr. Melita Tate with Grassroots Healthcare. Hi, I’m Brooke Schaive,
a family nurse practitioner at Grassroots Healthcare. So, we’re talking to our patients today about sports physicals. It’s that time of year again, time to get your kids up here to get that last-minute sports physical done. This is a service we offer free to our members, but we do have some reminders for parents.

Please bring your forms if you can with you; we have them on-site, but we want you to have a quick, speedy process through here. We also need to review that form because there may be some things that come up in the history that you fill out, and we need to review and go over to make us more aware of what’s going on with your child.

There are usually two pieces to the sports physical: the part that we need to fill out and a form that we sign at the bottom. You need to check if your child has had some symptoms that would be more alarming. So, make sure you bring your sports physical form if you have one with you, and please fill out that front page.

We’re really excited to see your kids this year for sports physicals. Like I said,
it’s free for our members. If you’re not a member but you’ve been here before,
I think our sports physicals run $35. If you’re a new patient, I think it runs around $69. You can call Jane at the front office at 918-878-7733 to schedule your first visit. A sports physical is very important for any child participating in any extracurricular activities throughout the school year.

These sports physicals ensure that the child is safe enough to participate in
these activities. It’s a brief physical where we look you over from head to toe
quickly. We check your vision and ensure we go through the same order every time to avoid missing anything alarming that would put your child at risk.

It’s also good to bring your child in once a year to get them used to their family doctor. In case they come in next time and need their ear looked at, they’ll be more comfortable here, making them feel at ease. Some kids don’t see the doctor at all unless they come in for their sports physical.
So, we make sure that we go over some things that they may not be bringing up or addressing.

We want to ensure that, as a parent, any concerns you may have are addressed as well. We like to
ask if you’ve ever had any broken bones before, any birthmarks, and things like that that are concerning. Have you ever had a heart murmur, and if so, was it addressed and is it being monitored?

One of the benefits of coming to us for a sports physical is that we can establish care and build a working relationship with you. We are a family practice office at Grassroots Healthcare, and we get to care for you as long as you allow us to.
We can follow and monitor important aspects of a healthy life. So, that’s a great part of it too.

If you’re ready to get your sports physical, come see us at Grassroots Healthcare. Call Jane at 918-878-7733.

School Physical vs. Sports Physical

While both school and sports physicals are essential for your child’s health and well-being, they serve different purposes.

A school physical focuses on overall health and development, including vision and hearing screenings, and a general check-up.

Sports physicals, on the other hand, assess a child’s physical ability to safely participate in athletics. It includes tests for strength, flexibility, and heart health.

At Grassroots Healthcare, we understand the busy schedules of families and offer both school and sports physicals in one convenient visit. By combining these exams, we can efficiently address your child’s healthcare needs and provide peace of mind.

Schedule your child’s physicals today and let us help you prepare them for a successful school year and sports season.

Differences Between School and Sports Physicals:

  • Purpose: School physicals focus on overall health, while sports physicals assess fitness for athletic participation.
  • Scope: School physicals are more comprehensive, covering a wider range of health assessments.
  • Clearance: Sports physicals result in a specific clearance for sports participation. States require these exams.

Immunizations

Immunizations are a crucial component of your child’s back-to-school physical. By receiving recommended vaccines, your child builds immunity against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, and chickenpox.

Regular immunizations can significantly lower the risk of complications from these diseases, including hospitalization and long-term health issues.

At Grassroots Healthcare, we offer comprehensive pediatric wellness exams. We will review your child’s records and administer any necessary vaccines.

Schedule your child’s back-to-school physical today to ensure they are fully protected for the upcoming school year.

Back to School Exam in Tulsa

Ensuring your child’s health and well-being is our top priority at Grassroots Healthcare. As a direct primary care practice, we offer a comprehensive approach to back-to-school physicals that goes beyond the traditional model.

We offer affordable and transparent pricing. Our memberships include same-day appointments, extended hours, and telehealth options. These features make it easy for busy parents to get the care their children need.

Our longer appointment times allow us to build strong doctor-patient relationships and address all of your concerns. By enrolling in our membership program, you’ll gain access to exceptional care and peace of mind.

Schedule your child’s back-to-school physical today and experience the Grassroots Healthcare difference.

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