A Periodic Physical Exam Can Help You Stay Healthy in Orlando, FL

An important component of a preventive health care plan, a routine physical exam focuses on keeping you well. Rather than waiting until you have a medical problem, you meet your doctor regularly to confirm that you’re still in good health or catch any health-related issues early. Most people have an annual physical exam, which is performed during a separate wellness visit that is unrelated to a specific illness or injury.

What Is Included in a Physical Exam?

The goal of a wellness visit is to provide you and your doctor with an update on your overall health. After discussing any changes to your personal and family medical history, your doctor will check your:

Vital signs, including your body weight, pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and breathing rate
Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
Gastrointestinal system
Musculoskeletal system
Mental awareness, motor function, balance, and reflexes
Skin and lymph nodes
Immunization record
Medications

Your doctor may also order one or more lab tests, such as a urinalysis or blood test, and ask about your physical activity, diet, stress level, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. The discussion will center on ways to improve your health through positive lifestyle changes and healthy decision-making. Be honest—your doctor will not judge you, and clear communication will help you work together toward the best possible outcome.

Your Wellness Partner in Orlando

Are you already a member of Optimum Direct Care? If so, your membership in our direct primary care practice provides a strong foundation for your good health, and one essential building block of that foundation is a yearly physical exam. To learn more or inquire about membership, contact us today.

“When I left my corporate job to start my own business, one of many new challenges was finding quality health care. When I was starting to look for a new Primary Care Doctor, a peer recommended Direct Primary Care. I did some research and found Dr. Muzzi. In the years leading up to finding Dr. Muzzi, the way I think about my health evolved to fit a more modern view of health and science with a focus on overall wellness and preventative medicine. I was surprised and delighted on my first visit to find Dr. Muzzi not only shared this view, but was practicing medicine in this way. Focusing on my overall wellness rather than treating symptoms has improved my quality of life and undoubtedly add quality years to my life. Dr. Muzzi knows me. She knows what I do for work, where I travel, sports and activities, our pets, what I wear to Burning Man and even knows my Dad (who approves!). Taken at face value, this may seem like a cute note to show that we’re friendly. But this depth of knowledge is organically woven into the care she provides every time we speak and my health is better for it. I never imagined Dr. Muzzi existed before I found her. Now, I can’t picture a future of my healthcare without her. If the traditional Doctor / Patient relationship makes you feel like you’re stuck in I4 traffic (frustrated & certain no one will ever fix it) and you want to change that, you’re in the right place.”
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