Clear Your Athlete for Safe Participation

Sports physicals in El Paso for student-athletes who need medical clearance before joining teams or starting competition.

Northeast Family Clinic & Pediatrics East performs sports physicals for student-athletes of all ages in El Paso. These pre-participation examinations determine whether your child is physically ready to compete in school sports, club teams, and recreational leagues by evaluating cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal function, and overall fitness.

Your provider reviews your child's medical history and family health background, checks for conditions such as asthma, previous injuries, or heart-related concerns, and performs a physical examination that includes listening to the heart, evaluating joint flexibility, and testing strength and balance. You receive completed athletic participation forms signed by your provider, guidance on injury prevention and nutrition, and recommendations for follow-up care if any concerns are identified during the examination.

Schedule a sports physical with Northeast Family Clinic & Pediatrics East to ensure your child is cleared for athletic participation before the season begins.

What the Physical Examination Evaluates

Your provider measures your child's height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse, then reviews their history of injuries, surgeries, hospitalizations, and concussions. The cardiovascular examination includes listening for irregular heart rhythms or murmurs that may require further testing, while the musculoskeletal evaluation assesses joint range of motion, muscle strength, posture, and flexibility. Your provider checks for signs of previous injuries that have not healed properly, evaluates vision, and asks about medications, allergies, and chronic conditions such as asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm.

After the examination, you will know whether your child is cleared for full participation, whether any restrictions or modifications are recommended, and which follow-up tests or specialist referrals are needed if concerns are identified. Your provider explains warning signs of heat-related illness, proper hydration strategies, and when to seek medical attention for injuries or symptoms that develop during training or competition.

Sports physicals should be scheduled at least four to six weeks before the start of the season to allow time for any additional testing, treatment, or clearance from specialists if your child has a medical condition that requires further evaluation. Many schools and athletic programs require updated physicals each year, even if your child participated in sports the previous season.

Questions Parents and Athletes Ask

Families often want to know what the physical covers, when to schedule it, and whether previous injuries will affect clearance.

What is the difference between a sports physical and a regular physical?
A sports physical focuses on cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal function, and injury risk related to athletic participation, while a regular physical includes broader preventive care and developmental assessments. Some schools accept regular physicals in place of sports-specific exams.
How long is a sports physical valid?
Most schools and athletic programs require a new sports physical each year, though some accept physicals completed within the past twelve months. Check with your child's coach or athletic director to confirm the requirements for your specific program.
What should my child bring to a sports physical?
Bring the athletic participation form required by your school or league, your child's immunization record, a list of current medications and allergies, and information about any previous injuries or surgeries. This ensures the form is completed accurately and your child's medical history is reviewed thoroughly.

Northeast Family Clinic & Pediatrics East provides thorough sports physicals for young athletes in El Paso, helping them participate safely and confidently in school and recreational sports. Call the clinic to schedule your child's pre-participation examination and complete required athletic forms.