Physical Examinations

If you’re due for an annual exam or work-related, sports, or school physical, see the experts at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, in Temple Hills and La Plata, Maryland. The skilled providers offer comprehensive physical examinations that meet your needs and work or school requirements. Call the office nearest you to schedule a physical or use the online booking feature today.

What are physical examinations?

Physical examinations at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, are medical exams that evaluate your overall physical and mental health. The practice offers physicals based on the requirements of:

• Employment opportunities
• Department of Transportation (DOT) jobs
• Schools
• Sports
• Camps

You can also schedule physical examinations every year to ensure you’re in good health or to detect common medical problems before they become severe complications.

Physical examinations are important to determine if you’re in good enough health to play sports, work safely at your job, or attend camp or school. 

What happens during physical examinations?

During physical examinations at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, a friendly provider welcomes you and usually completes the following:

Vital signs check

Your Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, specialist weighs you. They also determine your body mass index (BMI) and check your pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

Medical history review

Your Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, provider reviews your medical history, including possible symptoms, your medication regimen, and your lifestyle habits. 

Physical exam

They also complete a comprehensive physical exam to look for signs of injuries, illnesses, and disease.

Screening

Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, also provides hearing screenings, vision testing, urinalyses, heart-function testing, blood tests, and imaging procedures if needed to further evaluate your health.

Treatment 

If you need treatment to pass a physical examination, your provider offers medication prescriptions, injury and wound care, and other treatments to help you pass a work, sports, or school physical. They offer specialist referrals if you have a complex medical problem.

What should I expect after physical examinations?

After a physical examination, your Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, specialist reviews the results with you and fills out any required physical exam forms. They also let you know when to schedule your next physical. 

See your primary care provider for a physical at least once yearly or more often if needed because of a medical problem, illness, or development of concerning symptoms.

To schedule physical examinations at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, call the office nearest you or use the online booking tab today.