Physicals

Your preventive health care plan should include annual physicals to lower your risk of chronic disease and other long-term health complications. At Wylie Walk In Urgent Care, comprehensive physicals are available for adults and children. The medical providers also offer specialized exams, including sports physicals and US Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals. Call the Wylie, Texas, office today to schedule physicals for yourself or loved ones or book an appointment online. You can also visit the office as a walk-in.

What are physicals?

Physicals are preventive exams that can identify signs of illness or injury in their earliest stages before you show symptoms. Early-stage conditions are easier to manage with early diagnosis and generally require less invasive treatment.

Routine physicals are also a great way to stay proactive about your health. The physicals available at Wylie Walk In Urgent Care ensure that you’re functioning physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you can enjoy an active, productive life.

When should I schedule physicals?

Wylie Walk In Urgent Care offers several types of physicals for adults and children, including:

Annual physicals

Annual physicals are part of your preventive health care plan to monitor year-to-year changes in your health. You should schedule a routine physical exam once a year, even if you feel well.

Sports physicals

Sports physicals ensure you’re healthy enough to participate in different sports. Many organizations require a sports physical before playing football, soccer, and other sports.

US Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals

DOT physicals confirm you’re in good physical and mental health to operate commercial vehicles. These physicals are a federal requirement of state programs that issue a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Employment physicals

Many employers require a pre-employment physical exam to ensure you can safely perform the requirements of a job.

What happens during a physical exam?

During a routine physical exam, the Wylie Walk In Urgent Care providers review your personal and family medical histories to identify your risk of certain diseases. They also discuss your existing health and symptoms you might have and answer any questions you have about your physical or mental health.

During a comprehensive physical, the providers note details about your health like:

• Height
• Weight
• Heart rate
• Lung function
• Body temperature
• Blood pressure
• Joint flexibility
• Muscle strength

Specialized physicals also focus on aspects of your health that can interfere with your ability to perform specific jobs or play sports.

The providers might order bloodwork or other lab tests to identify underlying issues like Type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Additional testing could be necessary if you have risk factors for other chronic health conditions.

After your physical, the providers sign any documents you need for sports or work. For annual physicals, they’ll offer additional resources like nutrition counseling to optimize your health and offer vaccinations to protect you from complications of contagious diseases like tetanus, measles, and the seasonal flu.

Call Wylie Walk In Urgent Care today to schedule physicals for yourself or your family, book an appointment online, or visit the office as a walk-in.