Last Updated: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 11:46 AM CDT
News : Free sports physicals offered by Ministry Medical
Once again this year Ministry Rehabilitation Services and Ministry Medical Group are offering free pre-participation sports physicals for athletes in sixth through twelfth grade. Pre-registration is required. Sports physicals are available on the following dates at these locations:
June 26 – 1 to 8 p.m. in Woodruff (715) 356-8870
July 17 – 1 to 7 p.m. in Tomahawk (715) 453-7739
July 21 – 2 to 4 p.m. in Crandon (715) 478-3318
July 21 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Laona (715) 674-5233
July 22 – 1 to 7 p.m. in Rhinelander (715) 361-2300
July 28 – 2 to 4 p.m. in Laona (715) 674-5233
July 28 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Crandon (715) 478-3318
This comprehensive screening exceeds all WIAA requirements. Any athlete who will be participating in a WIAA sport during the 2007 school year is eligible to be screened by a team of health professionals including Family Health Providers, Internal Medicine Providers, Certified Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists.
Pre-participation sports physical will include:
• health history
• height and weight
• blood pressure and pulse rate
• vision
• skin problems
• ears, nose and throat
• flexibility in shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and trunk
• joint stability in knees, ankles and shoulders
• posture including pelvis height, shoulder height and spine
• foot screening including shoes and gait
• chest, heart and lung function
• maturation index
• plus other valuable health information for young adults
This exam does not replace your recommended annual physical by your family physician.
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