Question 1

what does a physical consist of?

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Examination: History of complaints/concerns which have affected daily living is obtained, and examination from head to toe is performed.  When indicated, appropriate blood work, and other diagnostic testing are obtained.  The completeness may vary with forms for playing sports, going to a camp for the summer being abbreviated and others more in depth.

Question 2

what does a medical physical consist of?

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Annual exam: It is a yearly review of you! This is an opportunity for you &amp; your MD to make sure that you are healthy &amp; that you stay healthy. Info like family history is reviewed. Blood pressure &amp; weight are also checked. Certain bloodwork can be ordered (depending on your age &amp; any history). Preventative measures are also discussed (pap smears, STD checks, mammograms, vaccines, weight maintenance, etc).

Question 3

i am going to try out for the cheerleading team, i need to get a physical. what does a sports physical consist of?

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Depend on your schoo:  this will depend on your school, the rules and guidelines they have. Usually it is a physical examination, and now some schools are doing cardiac evaluations as well. You need to find out what the guidelines are for your school district. Ask your physician and that should help.

Question 4

what does a commercial diving physical consist of?

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Commercial Driving: The test involves a general physical examination, hearing test, vision test, urinalysis, and urine drug screen.  You get a certification to be fit and depending on the findings it may be valid up to 2 years maximum (note this is for wisconsin dot.

Question 5

what's a sports physical consist of?

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Sports physical: Medical history and general medical exam of eyes, ears, mouth, heart, lungs, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Particular attention is given to major joint range of motion and stability. Ordinarily takes 15-20 minutes. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 6

what qualifies as being "physically fit"?

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Scientifically?: cardiopulmonary exercise testing is the gold standard.

Question 7

is ballroom dancing physically exerting?

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Moderately: Per: http://caloriecount.About.Com/calories-burned-  ballroom dancing at a fast pace can burn 374 calories in an hour for a 150 pound individual.  It could be considered moderate exertion.

Question 8

what are the physical risks of mammography?

Accepted Answer

Radiation: The radiation exposure associated with mammography is very low yet not zero.  Therefore, it is best to avoid mammograms before age 40 unless there is a strong family history.  Most importantly, the benefit of mammography--early breast cancer diagnosis--far outweighs these risks in appropriate women.  Mammograms save lives.

Question 9

is cannabis not physically addicive?

Accepted Answer

It is: It is absolutely, positively physically addictive even if the intensity of the withdrawal is less than other substances.

Question 10

what will a physical exam consist of for an adolescent teenage girl?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: This will consist of a total body examination of all systems and if necessary further organ evaluation may be required if findings indicate.

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