At Omic Health, we provide thorough sports physicals to ensure young athletes are fit, safe, and ready to participate in sports. These evaluations go beyond checking the box — they are an opportunity to assess overall health, identify risk factors, and support each athlete’s long-term well-being. Dr. Anker brings unique insight to this process through his experience as a ringside physician for amateur and professional boxing, where assessing fitness for high-impact sports is critical. Whether your child is starting their first soccer season or preparing for competitive athletics, we take the time to evaluate musculoskeletal health, discuss injury prevention, and address sport-specific concerns. Our goal is to help athletes compete with confidence and stay healthy on and off the field.
Did you know…
that a sports physical is for athletes of all ages and health backgrounds? Everyone – from small children to professional players – should undergo a sports physical before beginning any training or strenuous physical activity beyond what is normal for each participant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I get a sports physical?
Everyone needs a sports physical prior to beginning a new physically strenuous activity. If you are getting a physical prior to the start of a sports season, we recommend scheduling your physical several weeks in advance. This allows plenty of time for accommodating recommendations for treatment if necessary.
What should I expect during a sports physical?
A sports physical will examine your overall fitness and risk for health complications or injury. This includes a thorough review of your personal healthy history and an evaluation of your cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. We will analyze your height, weight, flexibility, strength and reflexes, as well as listen to your heart and lungs.
What happens after my sports physical?
If your sports physical reveals no potential health problems, we will release you to play. Otherwise, we may make recommendations for modified or delayed sports participation. Some patients need to build up strength or physical fitness before participating in a sport. Others may need to modify their training schedules to accommodate for physical limitations or areas of the body that are at high-risk for injury.