Yearly Physical Exams
Why have Yearly Physical Exams?
Preventative checkups can catch potential health issues before they become serious and support a healthy lifestyle with information on wellness and self-care. Visiting your primary care doctor once a year can have benefits that last all year long, including:
- Provides Assurance – Yearly Physical Exams can provide peace of mind that there isn’t a hidden health problem that could be serious. It’s an opportunity to discuss any worrisome issues so that your doctor can address them – or reassure you that there’s nothing to worry about.
- Early detection of any health concerns – The routine tests and thorough examination of a standard Yearly Physical Exam are intended to spot any potential health problems and address them before they become serious. A routine physical exam could reveal a hidden health concern well before any symptoms appear so that your doctor can start appropriate treatment right away.
- Opportunities for prevention – The annual physical gives your doctor an opportunity to help you plan for prevention and head off problems before they can develop. At this time, your doctor can offer suggestions about diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes that could keep health problems from developing or worsening.
How Care Is Provided in Yearly Physical Exams
Annual physicals are more “physically” extensive exams typically performed by a doctor. The provider will visually examine your body, feel/palpate/tap soft-tissue areas and listen to your body’s sounds with a stethoscope. You can also expect the following procedures done:
- Height and weight measurement check
- Blood pressure check
- Body mass index (BMI) measurement review
- Medical and family history review
- Risk factor assessments
- Vital sign check
- Physical exams, such as head and neck, abdominal,
- or neurological exams
Here at Dr. Jessica Adkins’ clinic, preventative care is a top priority for us and it should be one for you too. Many Americans are living with a chronic health condition right now and they don’t even know it. Getting a yearly physical exam can help doctors spot problems and help patients improve their lives. So visit us at least once a year. Whether you’re worried about a disease that runs in your family or just wants some help living a healthier lifestyle, we look forward to assisting you.