Getting a physical exam is one of the most efficient ways to review your health status. At her neighborhood clinic, On the Move Medical Clinic, in Kalispell, Montana, Karen Battenberg, APRN, FNP-C, provides school exams, sports exams, and annual wellness visits. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment for yourself or a family member online or over the phone today.
request an appointmentWhat are physical exams?
Physical exams provide an overview of your health and wellness at a given point in time. Using a variety of brief tests, Karen checks different parameters of your health and compares your results to physical exams from the past.
For growing children and adolescents, physical exams help verify on-track development. For adults, physical exams help identify early signs of age-related conditions. Karen offers personalized health and wellness advice for people of all age groups according to the results of their physical exams, which helps prevent habit-related chronic diseases.
On the Move Medical Clinic offers physical exams in the office or with telehealth. While additional tests like blood tests and urinalysis require office visits, virtual checkups offer many of the same benefits as a standard physical exam.
When should I get a physical exam?
The best time to schedule a physical exam depends on the type of exam you need. On the Move Medical Clinic offers:
Wellness exams
A wellness examination is a preventive physical exam to check your health. You might benefit from getting exams yearly – these are called annual physicals.
Sports physicals
Sports organizations, clubs, and schools require athletes to get a sports physical before starting a new sports season. Anyone can benefit from a sports physical before trying a new workout routine or engaging in a physical activity.
School physicals
Most schools require students to get a physical exam as a condition of enrollment.
What happens during physical exams?
Physical exams vary according to your age, health risks, and type of exam you get. Generally, however, physical exams include the following:
- Height and weight measurements
- Vital signs (heart rate and blood pressure)
- Skin check
- Ears, nose, and throat exam
- Review of medical concerns
- Recommendations
Sometimes, a physical exam requires additional testing. You might need screening tests, lab work, or imaging tests. If this is the case, Karen contacts you and provides your results as soon as they’re available.
Schedule a physical exam for yourself or a family member by phone or online at On the Move Medical Clinic today.
Your Kalispell Primary Care Physician
On the Move Medical Clinic is located at 248 3rd Ave E in Kalispell, MT. Call us at to schedule your appointment with our friendly staff or schedule your appointment online here.