What to expect: During this physical, your student’s provider will assess the athlete’s general health, screen for existing illness and injuries, and detect factors that may increase your athletes risk of illness or injury. This exam includes two different components: medical history and physical examination. During the medical history, your child’s provider will gather a detailed history including past and current medical conditions, surgical history and pertinent family history. Your child’s provider will also ask a series of questions regarding heart health, bone and joint health, and mental health to ensure your child’s safety while performing. During the physical exam, the provider will assess the overall health of the athlete through evaluation of your child’s height, weight, blood pressure, vision, hearing, heart, lungs, abdomen, skin, and musculoskeletal system. 

 

It is recommended to schedule your child’s sports physical roughly 6-8 weeks before the start of their sport in order to allow time for adequate follow-up in the case your child needs a more extensive evaluation. Following the examination and without need for further evaluation, you and your child will leave with a current Sports Qualifying Physical Examination Medical Eligibility Form from the Minnesota State High School League stating that your child has been medically evaluated and deemed medically eligible to participate in all school interscholastic activities without restrictions or with any limitations as determined by the provider. 

 

Both Dr. Jordan Ramey DC and Dr. Lindsey Hurlbut DC of Arrow Health in Sauk Centre perform sports physicals for athletes in Sauk Centre, Melrose, Long Prairie and any surrounding area in accordance with the Minnesota State High School League requirements.