Sports Physicals and Injury Services
Pediatric Care in Frisco for Children of All Ages
Youth Sports Physicals
At NxT Step Pediatrics, we provide comprehensive sports physicals for children to ensure they are physically healthy enough to play. If you have a child who participates in sports, youth sports physicals are a must, with many leagues requiring them before allowing children to join. However, whether they are required or not, having your pediatrician conduct a sports physical can help to protect your child from avoidable illnesses or injuries. During the physical, we’ll discuss your child’s family medical history, conduct a physical exam, take height and weight measures, and more to ensure that your child is healthy and ready to participate in sports.
Learn more about our youth sports physicals and contact NxT Step Pediatrics to schedule an appointment.
Youth Sports Injury Services
While we are firm believers that preventative care can minimize your child’s risk when playing sports, accidents and overuse injuries do happen, and when they occur, our pediatrician is here to help. We understand the unique needs of children who have sustained an injury while playing sports, and with more than 20 years of experience in pediatrics, Dr. Chioma Okammor has the knowledge and expertise to help your child through the healing and rehabilitation process.
Contact the office at NxT Step Pediatricians to learn more about our youth sports injury services and schedule an appointment today.
Signs of a Pediatric Sports Injury
As parents, it can sometimes be difficult to spot the signs of a sports injury if your child does not directly tell you. However, allowing your child to continue to play sports with an injury can have serious implications. Below are a list of some common signs that your child may have incurred an injury while playing sports:
Inability or difficulty moving a body part
Pain
Redness
Bruising
Swelling
Sensitivity to light
- Abrasions
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Irritability
The symptoms above can be signs of a strain, sprain, concussion, or another type of injury. If your child has sustained an injury while playing sports, schedule a youth sports physical with us right away.
The Sports Medicine Pediatrician You Can Trust
At NxT Step Pediatrics, we provide Frisco and the surrounding communities with quality medical care for kids. If you have a child who plays sports, we can complete your child’s sports physical to ensure they are physically healthy and ready to play. We will also be here if they sustain an injury. Contact NxT Step Pediatrics today to learn more and to schedule an appointment.
