The reason for needing a physical to play in competitive sports through school or summer camps are very important. Making sure your child is in an exceptional physical state; with no underlying medical worries that might put their health at risk if they were to participate is important. Our physicians here at Reddy Urgent Care in Long Beach and Huntington Beach, CA will make sure your children’s bodies can handle the vigorous physical strains that may be asked of them in their sports involvement. Making sure your children can handle running, bending, stretching with no pain or concern. Neglecting the physical can lead to long-term problems with your child’s health and could impact their physical abilities in the near and long-term future. Play it safe! Monitoring your child can help catch problems early before they become concerns.