Why Is A Sports Physical So Important?

When your child wants to participate in their favorite sports, it’s important that you’re doing all that you can to keep them protected. Not only do they need all of the gear that can keep them safe, but you should make sure that their doctor deems them healthy enough to participate. If your child has certain issues that could impact how they play and function, they’ll need to make adjustments so that they can still enjoy their favorite activities! By taking your child to their pediatrician for a sports physical, you’re keeping your child safe and helping lower their risk of injury.

Protecting Your Child With Sports Physicals

As your child gets older, there are many activities that they may want to take part in. One common activity is joining a sport. It can be overwhelming to see your child take part in sports, especially if they’re contact sports, but when you take your child to get a sports physical, you’re making sure that they’re healthy enough to play and that their risk of injury is low.

At a sports physical, your pediatrician will examine your child’s body and check their vitals. This helps spot any issues that may be previously untreated. When issues are treated, your child has a lower risk of injury or facing any complications that might occur. If your child does have an issue that could complicate their activity, adjustments will just need to be made so that they can safely participate.

At a sports physical, you’ll also be able to ask your pediatrician any questions that you may have about your child’s participation and health. They can give you any tips they may have on how to ensure your child stays safe and healthy!

Contact Your Pediatrician Today

Make sure that your child is able to enjoy their favorite activities with a low risk of injury. Contact your pediatrician to learn more about sports physicals and schedule one for your child today.

Plantation Office

220 S.W. 84th Avenue
Suite 206
Plantation, FL 33324
Tel: (954) 423-2300
Fax: (954) 424-4200

Plantation Office Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
(From 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM for well-child exams by appointment only)
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

plantation office

Our Plantation office is located off of Broward Boulevard between University Drive and Pine Island Road on S.W. 84th Avenue, less than 1/4 mile south of Broward Boulevard in the Westside Medical Park.

Weston Office

1040 Weston Road
Suite 310
Weston, FL 33326
Tel: (954) 384-8885
Fax: (954) 384-7376

Weston Office Hours

Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
(Open most Saturdays)

weston office

Our Weston office is located on the east side of Weston Road between Indian Trace and Saddle Club Road in the Chase Bank Building.


  • "I've been bringing my 3 children here for 4 years (military family). They are simply the best. Kelly, Brenda, and the Drs are fantastic! I highly recommend them."
    D.C.
  • "Staff is always friendly and wonderful. All the Doctors, NP, Nurses are just a joy to see full of patience and kindness."
    B.G.
  • "Dr. Morrison has been our pediatrician for 25 years. He is wonderful. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and has an excellent bedside manner. Dr. Morrison truly KNOWS his patients and remembers specifics about their health history. He takes the time to build a rapport with patients and their parents. My children are grown and my youngest (nearly 21) does not want to stop seeing him!"
    L.H.
  • "Dr. Salland has been my children’s pediatrician for 23 years. She’s extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and has a wonderful bedside manner. When I came to South Florida 23 years ago, I asked several parents who I should use as my children’s pediatrician and her name came up on several conversations. I’m So glad we picked her as our pediatrician."
    S.O.
  • "Reviewing a MD office is never easy. We started going to West Broward Pediatrics after we decided our original pediatrician was not the right fit anymore. We have seen all of the MDs in the practice at both the Weston and Plantation office. I love that they have Saturday hours, as well as an evening hour one day a week. The staff is always friendly and I have never had a hard time making an appointment when my daughter is sick. We went from a single MD practice to a multi MD office and I was afraid I wouldn't get to know the MD. We use the same MD for my daughter's yearly and then can see any of the MDs for sick visits. We are definitely happy we made the change."
    I.F.
  • "This practice is amazing!! They are kind, caring, and think about my child and my needs. They are willing to talk through decisions and value my opinion. We will be with them a long time."
    Carrie