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It’s that time of year again. We’re talking about the time to schedule your young athletes’ sports physicals for the upcoming season. A sports physical isn’t the only exam your child needs this summer--it’s also the best time of year to schedule their annual wellness checkup. But, if your child is getting a physical, does she really need a wellness check, too? The short answer is yes! There are some similarities between sports physicals and an annual exam....

Springtime is tryout season in North Mississippi and that means it’s also time for your young athlete to undergo a sports physical. One of the most common questions we’re asked is “what’s the difference between a sport physical and an annual health exam? Here are a few things you should know about sports physicals, including why your child still needs an annual health exam in addition to a physical. The purpose of a sports physical is to prove your child can...