By Janine Hughes


Those of us who've made some sudden desperate declaration to get in bikini shape this year by hitting the gym had better get themselves checked out to be sure the old body is ready first. No one wants to end up laid up because of trying to tighten one's behind for summertime. To get that checkup, it's a good idea check the locations for sports physicals Mobile AL has available.

This is the right decision for any adult who has been an armchair athlete a few years too long, and Mobile AL has more than its fare share of these. The problem is that there is a lot of truth to the expression "lose it or lose, " and anyone deciding to work off five years or more of sedentary living had better check to see if "all systems are go." Something important might have gotten lost, or have become weak for lack of use.

Young people just beginning team sports, or even beginning a new season after a summer vacation, should get an examination and will probably have one required. Every child dreams of being a championship athlete, but before the march to Super Bowl 75 begins there should be a medical exam. Never just assume that because a youngster can run around the park all day he's ready to run laps in the heat with pads on.

Obviously, any one with a recent history of any debilitating illness or attack already ought to be seeing the doctor regularly. This group of people includes those who've been hospitalized within the past couple of years, but also anyone whose blood pressure runs high. Therefore it should go without saying that these men and women should get checked up before taking up an exercise regime.

The typical physical starts with being handed a questionnaire and a pencil, just to clear a few early hurdles. The clinic will collect emergency information, find out whether there are congenital health concerns or any that might run in the family. One will of course be inquired as to any hospitalization and immunization history.

When people think "physical examination, " in their mind's eye they're envisioning the physical exam part of the overall exam. This is where the stethoscope meets the rib cage and the mallet meets the kneecap. This is where the doctor really finds out about more than general tendencies, but about whether the patient is really ready to play ball. Here is when one learns whether one ought to be running or walking, taking karate or yoga.

The exam will inquire into whether there might be a heart murmur, or whether the blood pressure might have moved from high to dangerous. The circulatory system needs to be sound generally. This is especially so on the eve of intended, sudden physical exertion.

The exam will ferret out whether the hearing and vision are fine, or if perhaps glasses should be ordered. It makes sure the patient's reflexes are in good order. It is at this point that issues such as curvature of the spine are detected. If there are problems, diagnostic tools ranging from blood tests and urinalysis to EKG are available for further exploration.




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