May has been designated as the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It’s the perfect time to move towards a healthy and active lifestyle. Across the country, schools and athletic programs are encouraging children of all ages to enter sports programs as a way to remain physically fit and active. Children entering an athletic program must get a sports physical done. While many summer programs don"t require a physical for the child to participate, it"s a good idea to get one prior to the end of the school year in anticipation for fall sports programs that are hosted by the school.
A sports physical is used to determine whether or not a student is physically capable of handling the intense activity of any type of sport. The three main checkpoints involve the musculoskeletal system, the lungs, and the heart. Vital signs are monitored as well and the student"s BMI is also evaluated.
You should get the sports physical done six-eight weeks before participating in any sport. That way, you will have enough time for any treatment or the follow-up exam before the sports season starts.
A sports physical starts with a detailed medical history. Your doctor will ask about previous illnesses and injuries that might affect your child’s ability to play the sport. They will inquire about the daily habits, lifestyle choices, and other health problems that may include:
After the sports physical, your doctor might recommend some treatments or certain medications that can allow your child to play the sport safely.
Family Care Centers are the best place to have a sports physical performed for several reasons. If the child"s primary physician is on staff at the facility, he will already know the child and their medical history. By having immediate access to the child"s medical records, the doctor will know of any potential problems that may arise if the child participates in an athletic activity. With May being the National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, it"s the perfect time to schedule your child"s sports physical at our Family Care Centers. We provide walk-in sports physicals at all three locations: Fountain Valley Urgent Care, Irvine Woodbridge Walk-In, and Costa Mesa Urgent Care. Sports physicals are only $25 for a limited time. Get it done early so your child can begin to enjoy all the fun and excitement of their favorite athletic activity.
Dr. Bunten is originally from Huntington Beach, CA. He attended high school in Tokyo, Japan, went to college at UC San Diego and then to medical school in the Midwest. He returned home to California for residency training in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. His immediate family all reside in Huntington Beach.
Dr Fishbein has been in the practice of family medicine for over 35 years in Irvine. He received his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University, medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and completed his family medicine residency at Memorial Hospital of Long Beach.
Dr. Kim is the Medical Director of Family Care Centers, Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Hoag Hospital, and a recipient of the Physicians of Excellence award from the Orange County Medical Association. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and has been practicing in our community for over 20 years.
Dr. Memon is a board certified Family Medicine physician and recently completed her fellowship in Geriatrics at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. She attended Saint George’s University, School of Medicine and completed her residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Her interest in medicine started at an early age and has since evolved into a passionate career.
Dr. Gina Nguyen obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Irvine where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. She went to USC Keck School of Medicine, and returned to UC Irvine for a Family Medicine Residency. Since 2005, she worked at Kaiser Permanente, VNCOC, and Family Care Center Urgent Care.
Dr. Williams is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He is a native to Orange County and returned home after completing his medical degree at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. After completing his residency in family practice he successfully completed a fellowship in sports medicine.
Dr. Hye Lee is a board-certified Family Practice Physician, affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practice.She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at UC Riverside and earned her medical degree from Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center. Afterward, she did her internship at Downey Regional Medical Center in California and has been a primary care physician since 2005.
Dr. Coyne is a board certified family practice physician and a California native. He completed his undergraduate degree at UCLA before earning his medical degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Dr Coyne spent 6 years in the US Air Force at Andrews and Luke Air Force bases, eventually separating as a Major. He enjoys working with patients of all ages.”
Dr. Jay Friehling is a Family Practice physician who has worked in Orange County since 1981. Born in Florida, he received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then earned a Medical Degree at the New York Medical College.” His healthcare interests include Diabetes, Geriatric Care, and Hospice Care.
Dr. Jennifer Shoquist is board certified in Family Medicine. Her special interest is woman’s health and her practice accepts patients from 6 years old to seniors. Dr. Shoquist received her M.D. degree at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, Texas, and did her residency with Memorial Family Practice at memorial Southwest Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Tom is a board certified family medicine physician and native Californian. He received his bachelors of science with great distinction in biochemistry and honors in chemistry. Dr. Tom was awarded a Regents Scholarship to attend medical school at UC Irvine.
Dr. Yan attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her Family Practice residency at Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield, California. She joined Family Care Center in 2001. She chose Family Practice because she enjoys working with a wide variety of people and because it provides a unique opportunity for continuing care.
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