TBH Medical is a direct primary care (DPC) provider in Colorado Springs, CO. Aja Hardesty, MSN, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC, is a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Colorado Springs with 15+ years of emergency room, urgent care, and primary care experience. With direct primary care, you skip the hassles of insurance and pay a low-cost monthly membership fee to have faster and more personalized access to essential primary care services – Same-Day or Next-Day Appointments – No Copays. No Deductibles. No Surprise Bills – Clear Upfront Pricing and Great Personalized Care!
Direct Primary Care is a great money-saving option if you don't currently have medical coverage or wish to pair it with a high-deductible plan or a military plan. You can save even more money by paying for your DPC membership with HSA or FSA funds. And you'll definitely enjoy the much shorter wait times to be seen!
We want your sports physical to be as simple and quick as possible for you.
A sports physical is a physical exam given by a healthcare provider to evaluate if it's safe for your child to participate in a particular sport. The exam helps identify any medical conditions that might make it more likely for your child to be injured during sports.
Sports physicals are required for a reason. They help your doctor make sure your child is healthy enough to play a particular sport. Some sports can be dangerous for children with certain medical conditions.
Children and teens need a sports physical before they start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. Most states actually require that kids and teens have a sports physical before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season.
Most leagues, camps, schools, or other organizations require a sports physical before the activity's start date, with specific timing requirements varying by organization. This way, if your doctor needs to treat a condition, you and your child will have time to do it before the activity begins.
A sports physical includes a medical history, a physical exam, and possibly other medical tests (depending on what your doctor finds during the history and physical exam). The physical includes:
At TBH Medical, our nurse practitioner will spend time with you to understand your child's health history and perform a thorough physical exam. We aren't rushed like they are in a fee-for-service clinic.
If our nurse practitioner thinks your child needs additional tests or screenings, such as an EKG or labs, we can order those for you.
Yes! You can always discuss other health concerns or preventative health with us during your visit. We want to make sure you and your family get the care you need.
Yes! Please bring any clearance forms your school or sports team requires, along with your child's completed medical history form.
Yes! We do sports physicals for children, teens, and adults. We will make sure to tailor the exam to the age and sport.
Yes! We offer sports physicals to anyone in Colorado Springs on a fee-for-service basis.
At TBH Medical, we are committed to transparent pricing. Our prices are always straightforward and explained up front.
Yes! Sports physicals are part of your DPC membership. You will not be charged separately for a sports physical.
We do not bill third-party insurance for any services as part of our direct primary care model. This enables us to keep our overhead costs down and focus solely on caring for our patients.
Yes. We can often accommodate same-day or next-day appointments. However, we recommend scheduling an appointment in advance to ensure availability.
Our office hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. However, we can offer flexible scheduling if necessary to fit your busy schedule or your child's.
If our nurse practitioner identifies any health concerns during your sports physical, she will explain them and offer recommendations for any necessary treatment or lifestyle changes. If necessary, we can also refer you to a specialist for further care.
We will discuss injury prevention as part of your sports physical exam. We can also provide guidance on conditioning, protective equipment, and rehabilitation techniques to reduce your risk of injury throughout the season.
Yes. We can provide routine vaccinations during your sports physical, so you can stay up to date on the vaccines you need while also meeting the requirements for your sports physical.
Yes. We encourage you to be present if your child needs a sports physical. You can provide your child's complete medical history and ask any questions you have during the appointment. Our nurse practitioner will also want to discuss any care recommendations with you.
Your child should wear and bring:
A sports physical typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. This ensures you have plenty of time to complete the exam and discuss any concerns or questions you have without feeling rushed.
Yes. Our sports physicals meet all CHSAA and recreation league requirements in Colorado, ensuring your physical will be accepted by your school or sports league.
Resource: https://chsaanow.com
Yes. Once the physical exam is complete, our nurse practitioner will sign and date the paperwork you need for your school or sports team.
Some of the benefits of choosing a direct primary care provider for a sports physical include:
Direct primary care provides athletes with direct access to their provider as well as personalized advice and continuous care from someone who knows them and their medical history.