Physicals

The greater part of maintaining good health is often preventive. Detecting an illness in its earliest stages may allow for more treatment options and prevent onset of serious complications. Treatment during the early stages of illness is frequently less invasive and may even help reverse the course of disease or allow time for more specialized medical help.

The definition of ‘good health’ differs from person to person, so it is critical to establish a baseline or foundation for your personal health, including basic wellness parameters. This information can help us determine not only the current state of your health, but also patterns that may indicate the direction your health is taking. This pro-active approach allows you to make changes in order to avoid future disease conditions.

Once this is accomplished, we work with you to tailor a personal wellness process to your health and lifestyle needs. You become empowered to take control of your health and well-being through a wellness partnership that periodically monitors changes in your physical and emotional progress.

Each physical and Wellness Check-Up includes:

• history and physical

• blood chemistry (including thyroid panel and measurement of vitamin D)

Physicals are age-based and depending on age, your physical may also include:

• lung function study

• peripheral vascular exam

• hormone analysis

• studies for osteoporosis

• more detailed blood chemistry laboratories

Recommendations may include:

• exercise for both musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems

• dietary changes

• nutritional supplementation

• stress management

• immediate intervention

• other lifestyle changes

If immediate intervention is required, you may be referred to other medical professionals and/or may benefit from other services provided at the Center for Family Wellness.