Sports Physicals in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
A sports physical should be more than a signature. Done properly, it is the checkpoint that catches cardiac risk, unresolved injuries, and concussion history before the season starts.
What is Sports Physicals?
A sports physical (preparticipation evaluation) assesses whether an athlete can safely take part in their sport. Done well, it is more than a signature on a form — it is a chance to catch risks and answer real questions.
What causes it?
Most athletes pass without issue. The exam exists to catch the exceptions: cardiac risk factors, uncontrolled asthma, unresolved injuries, and concussion history that changes return-to-play decisions.
When should I see a doctor?
Schedule the physical ideally several weeks before the season starts, so any issue found has time to be addressed without missing the start.
How Ridgeview evaluates it
Dr. Kroner has performed preparticipation evaluations from high school programs to elite athletes.
- Complete medical and family history, including cardiac history
- Review of previous injuries and whether they actually resolved
- Concussion history and its effect on return-to-play decisions
- Full musculoskeletal examination
- Vital signs and cardiac examination
- An in-office ECG for every patient 16 and older
- School and league form completion
Common signs + symptoms
A school or league form that needs completion
A new sport or higher level of competition
Prior injuries worth re-checking before the season
Family history of cardiac conditions
Questions about training, nutrition, or recovery
Related conditions
Treatment depends on what is actually causing the problem.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
Clearance when the exam supports it — with forms completed on the spot
A concrete plan for any issue found, with time to fix it before the season
Rehabilitation guidance for unresolved injuries
Additional cardiac or specialist evaluation when history warrants it
Why Ridgeview
Diagnosis, treatment, and a safe return.
Dr. Kroner has performed preparticipation evaluations from high school programs to elite athletes. The visit is unhurried — enough time to actually review history, examine properly, and answer the athlete’s questions.
Get clarity on what’s causing it.
The first step is understanding what is happening and what your options are. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kroner at Ridgeview Direct Care.