Physical Exams

Undergoing a physical exam at least once a year is one of the easiest ways to protect your health and well-being. At Austin Wellness Solutions, in Thornton, Colorado, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and hormone specialist Emily Austin, MS, APRN, FNP-C, offers several types of physicals to patients, including insurance, sports, employment, and preoperative clearance physicals. Call the office and request a physical today, or click the online booking feature.

What is a physical?

A physical exam is a checkup that assesses your general health. You don’t need to be sick to schedule a physical. Visiting Emily at least once a year can alert you to underlying health problems, like high blood pressure or diabetes. Physicals also present an opportunity to ask questions or discuss unusual symptoms.

What are the types of physical exams?

At Austin Wellness Solutions, Emily offers several types of physical exams, including:

Insurance physicals

Insurance physicals may be necessary to qualifty for discounts through your employer for health insurance or prior to receiving some life, long term care, or other insurance policies. Emily orders and reviews any required or necessary labwork, and completes the physical exam. Afterward, she fills out paperwork that you can submit to your insurance provider. 

Sports physicals

Many organized athletic leagues require participants to undergo a physical before the start of a new season. A sports physical can give you a clean bill of health, but it can also teach you about the importance of warming up, cooling down, and injury prevention. Emily completes full sports physicals for athletes of all ages, and if additional evaluation is required, has an extensive network of local providers to whom she refers when necessary. 

Preoperative clearance physicals

If you’re preparing to undergo a surgical procedure, Emily can complete your preoperative clearance physical. This type of exam ensures you’re healthy enough to undergo anesthesia.

Employment physicals

Professionals whose employers require a physical exam are welcome at Austin Wellness Solutions. After a thorough exam, Emily can fill out paperwork that you can then submit to your employer.

What happens during a physical exam?

At Austin Wellness Solutions, Emily tailors physical exams to each patient’s needs. Even so, most visits follow the same steps, including:

• Step 1: Measure height and weight
• Step 2: Check vital signs
• Step 3: Review personal health concerns and lifestyle
• Step 4: Review your medication list and family history
• Step 5: Undergo a complete physical exam
• Step 6: Lab tests and preventive screenings

Most appointments take between 45 and 60 minutes. There’s no downtime or recovery period, so you can return to work and other routine activities right away. Emily prides herself on offering a comfortable environment and schedules ample time for each patient to allow all patient questions to be answered, and any treatment decisions are always made with your input. 

Call Austin Wellness Solutions to request a physical exam or book online today.