Before the first practice of the season, there's one important step every middle and high school athlete needs to take: a sports physical. These pre-participation exams do more than check a student's heart rate and flexibility — they've evolved into comprehensive screenings that now include mental health assessments, cardiovascular risk evaluation, and a closer look at injury history.
Dr. Angela Allevi, primary care pediatrician at MUSC, shares why these physicals matter, why your child's primary care provider is the best person to perform them, and how families can plan ahead for the 2026-2027 school year.
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