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Sports Physicals - Know the facts

(Please note, this was filmed in August 2021, so there are mentions of COVID-19 precautions, considerations and standards that may no longer apply.) 

 

Did you know, pre-participation sports physicals may be required up to six weeks prior to the start of the activity? Dr. Namita Bhardwaj, assistant professor with the Department of Family Medicine and a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine provider shares tips like that and more during this interview with Houston Moms.

Namita Bhardwaj, MD

Namita Bhardwaj, MD, Assistant professor with the Department of Family medicine and a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine provider.

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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