Don’t wait until the day before tryouts or practice begins. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Balasundari Krishnan, a board-certified pediatrician who provides sports physicals for children and teenagers through age 18.
A pediatric sports physical evaluates important areas of your child’s health before participation in school athletics, recreational sports, training, and other physical activities.
Bring your child’s required sports physical or participation forms to the appointment. Dr. Krishnan can complete applicable forms based on the examination and findings.
Book an appointment online or call (361) 462-4159 to contact our Corpus Christi location.
Dr. Krishnan accepts Medicaid and many major insurance plans. Not sure if your plan is accepted?
Call (361) 462-4159 and our team can help verify coverage.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan combines board-certified pediatric expertise, residency training at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, and personalized medical care to help young athletes in Corpus Christi prepare for sports participation.
Her comprehensive approach to sports physicals helps identify potential health concerns, evaluate previous injuries, assess heart and lung health, and address conditions such as asthma that may affect athletic activity.
A sports physical in Corpus Christi evaluates health information relevant to physical activity and athletic participation.
The exact examination depends on the child’s age, medical history, sport, and individual healthcare needs, but may include:
Sports place additional demands on a child’s cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems. A preparticipation sports physical helps identify health concerns that may need attention before or during athletic participation.
The visit also gives parents and athletes an opportunity to discuss previous injuries, asthma symptoms, exercise-related breathing problems, medications, recurring pain, dizziness, fainting, or other concerns that could be important during strenuous activity.
Completing the physical before the season begins also gives families more time to address a concern if additional evaluation is recommended instead of discovering it immediately before a participation deadline.
Children and teenagers may need a sports physical before participating in school athletics, competitive teams, recreational leagues, camps, or other organized physical activities. Requirements and forms can vary by school, league, and activity.
Parents should bring any required forms to the appointment along with relevant medical information, a current medication list, and information about previous injuries or health conditions. Having the paperwork available during the visit can help make the process more convenient.
Having asthma or another medical condition does not automatically prevent a child from participating in sports. However, existing health conditions should be considered during the preparticipation evaluation.
Dr. Krishnan can review your child’s medical history, current medications, symptoms, and overall health during the sports physical. If an issue requires additional evaluation before participation, families can discuss the appropriate next steps.
