Physicals

What happens during physicals?

Physical exams include a basic examination to detect possible signs of health conditions that need to be addressed. Even if you feel fine as you are, a physical exam allows you to learn more about your health and fine-tune your habits to get healthier. 

Annual physicals and other prevention and wellness physicals can change throughout your lifetime based on your age-specific needs. Physical exam visits might include additional tests, screenings, and services based on your personal needs. Bloodwork, prostate exams, and immunization updates are all examples of steps that can happen during your next physical exam visit. 

What are the benefits of getting annual physicals?

The team at Medical Arts Associates P.S. urges you to read up on the benefits of getting annual physicals so you can stay motivated to book your yearly appointment. Physical exams can be a valuable tool for learning about your health risks and preventing chronic diseases. 

Other benefits of physicals include:

• Staying current on vaccinations
• Getting personalized answers to your health-related inquiries
• Detecting underlying conditions before they cause symptoms
• Developing a baseline for your health that helps make diagnoses easier
• Reviewing and adjusting your medications

In addition to annual preventive physicals, you or your family members may one day need other types of physical exams with more specific goals. Students are often required to get a school physical before the school year starts, and many employers require prospective employees to get a pre-employment physical before they start work. 

Which advice might my physician give me during a physical?

You can consider the team at Medical Arts Associates P.S. to be your personal health and wellness guides. They learn detailed information about your health via annual physical exams and develop an understanding of your lifestyle and habits. They can then offer personalized advice on how you can become a healthier person. 

Recommended lifestyle modifications often include:

• Increased exercise
• Dietary modifications
• Weight management
• Smoking cessation
• Reduced alcohol and recreational drug use
• Stress management

Without annual physical exams, you may not have the proper guidance or drive to make these changes in your life. Making changes like these lowers your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other long-term health conditions. 

Call Medical Arts Associates P.S. or request an appointment online to get your next annual physical on the books today.