Physicals

If it’s been a while since you’ve seen a doctor, and you’re wondering about the state of your health, a physical exam is the perfect opportunity to check in with your physician and assess your health. At Collierville Family Health in Collierville, Tennessee, Felicia Gray-Hamilton, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, and the team provide physicals for the whole family. To book a physical, call the office or schedule one online today.

What are physicals?

Physicals are comprehensive yearly evaluations of your entire body and its functions. The team at Collierville Family Health sees you regularly for physicals so they can examine you, take measurements, and ask you to perform some simple tasks to examine your health and wellness. 

You don’t need to be sick or have any particular health concerns or symptoms to benefit from a physical. In fact, one of the benefits of getting physicals is mitigating your risk for certain diseases. 

Another benefit of physicals is creating a tailored health plan with the help of your provider. After performing the exam and ordering any other tests you may need, like blood tests or urinalysis, your provider has the information they need to create a health plan for you. They might have recommendations for dietary changes, better sleep, more exercise, and others. 

When do I need an annual physical?

The most common type of physical is an annual physical. Annual physicals happen yearly, which helps you track your health over time and makes it easier to identify concerning changes. You can also update any immunizations you need. 

Collierville Family Health offers other types of physicals, too. Depending on your circumstances or goals, you might need:

• School physicals
• Sports physicals
• Pre-employment physicals
• Comprehensive or executive physicals

These physicals follow similar protocols but are tailored with certain goals in mind, like determining if you can safely play sports or perform your job duties. 

Do I need to bring anything for an annual physical?

While preparing to visit Collierville Family Health for your annual physical examination, you might need to gather some information or paperwork to make the process easier. 

Be sure to bring records of any recent vaccinations, a list of your current medications, and any records of recent hospitalizations or medical treatments.

When getting a physical for school, sports, or employment, you might get some forms from the school or organization that you will need to bring along for your provider to fill out. Be sure to bring any necessary forms with you so you can return them with the necessary information. 

To schedule a physical at Collierville Family Health, book an appointment over the phone or request one online today.