At Atlanta Integrative & Internal Medicine, we know that school and work physicals are essential for protecting both students’ and employees’ health and well-being. These evaluations are designed to identify any potential health concerns that may interfere with your ability to perform job duties, participate in sports, or engage fully in academic activities.
Many schools, sports programs, and employers require physicals to ensure that individuals are healthy and capable of meeting the physical demands of their responsibilities. Our comprehensive exams are tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs.
What to Expect During Your Physical
Our experienced medical team will perform a thorough evaluation, including:
- Medical history review
- Vital signs assessment (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature)
- Full physical examination
- Screening for chronic or acute conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or allergies
- Assessment of overall physical fitness, including strength, flexibility, and endurance
By identifying areas that may require additional attention or treatment, we help ensure you are physically prepared for your work or school activities.
After Your Exam
You’ll receive:
- A detailed report of our findings
- Recommendations for any necessary treatment or follow-up care
- Completed documentation for your school, employer, or sports program
Our Commitment to Your Health
We believe prevention is the key to maintaining optimal health. By identifying potential health concerns early, we can provide timely treatment and help you stay healthy, happy, and performing at your best.
Whether you’re preparing for a new school year, a sports season, or a job requirement, our goal is to provide the highest level of care so you can focus on achieving your goals.
Schedule Your School or Work Physical Today
Contact our office to book your appointment and take a proactive step toward your health.
Routine Tests Recommended For All
CBC – Blood Cell Analysis
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
UA – Urine Analysis
Clinical urine tests are various tests of urine for diagnostic purposes. The most common is a urinalysis (UA), one of the most common methods of medical diagnosis. The word is a portmanteau of the words urine and analysis. Other tests are urine culture (a microbiological culture of urine) and urine electrolyte levels.
Electrolyte Analysis
Electrolytes are minerals that are found in body tissues and blood in the form of dissolved salts. As electrically charged particles, electrolytes help move nutrients into and wastes out of the body’s cells, maintain a healthy water balance, and help stabilize the body’s acid/base (pH) level.
Liver Function Tests
Commonly used tests to check liver function are the alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), albumin, and bilirubin tests. The ALT and AST tests measure enzymes that your liver releases in response to damage or disease.
Kidney Function
Your kidney numbers include 2 tests: ACR (Albumin to Creatinine Ratio) and GFR (glomerular filtration rate). GFR is a measure of kidney function and is performed through a blood test. Your GFR will determine what stage of kidney disease you have – there are 5 stages. ACR is a urine test to see how much albumin (a type of protein) is in your urine. Too much albumin in your urine is an early sign of kidney damage.
Fasting Blood Sugar
For a fasting blood glucose test, you can’t eat or drink anything but water for eight hours before your test. Fasting tests are more common because they provide more accurate results and are easier to interpret.
Blood Proteins
A total serum protein test measures the total amount of protein in the blood. It also measures the amounts of two major groups of proteins in the blood: albumin and globulin.
Comprehensive Cholesterol Testing (Total, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, VLDL)
The basic lipids blood test measures total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, HDL and LDL cholesterol. More extensive lipid profile testing also includes VLDL, ratio of total cholesterol to HDL, and ratio of LDL to HDL.
Vitamin D Level (25-OH Vitamin D)
The most accurate way to measure how much vitamin D is in your body is the 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test. A level of 20 nanograms/milliliter to 50 ng/mL is considered adequate for healthy people. A level less than 12 ng/mL indicates vitamin D deficiency.
Ferritin
A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body is storing. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body’s iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.
Homocysteine
Homocysteine is an amino acid that is typically present in very small amounts in all cells of the body. That is because the body normally converts homocysteine into other products quickly. Since vitamins B6, B12, and folate are necessary to metabolize homocysteine, increased levels of the amino acid may be a sign of deficiency in those vitamins. This test determines the level of homocysteine in the blood and/or urine.
Expanded Lipid Panel with Particle Number and Size (if indicated)
Low-density lipoprotein particle (LDL particle or LDL-P) testing evaluates LDL particles according to their number, size, density, and/or electrical charge. It may provide useful information for assessing cardiac risk in people who have a personal or family history of heart disease at a young age, especially if their total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) values are not significantly elevated.
Testimonials
A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM).
The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) for its contributions to the content of this FAQ. The AANMC was established in 2001 to advance the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited naturopathic medical schools.
