SPORTS MEDICAL EXAMINATION

For more than 7 years we have been caring for athletes and recreational sportspeople in physical medicine and rehabilitation and in orthopaedics, and to round off our services we have also opened a sports medicine department! The sports medical examination includes anthropometry, an ECG, spirometry and an extended examination by a specialist in occupational and sports medicine. The examination costs 50 €.

SPORTS MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

Thank you for trusting us with your children’s health. To make the whole sports examination process as simple, high-quality and quick as possible, please follow a few important guidelines that we have carefully prepared for you.

What is a sports medical examination and why is it important?

A sports medical examination is a preventive health check that establishes whether a child is ready and fit to do sport safely. The examination includes:

• an ECG to assess heart function
• spirometry to assess lung function
• anthropometry (height and weight measurement)
• blood pressure measurement
• an extended clinical examination by a specialist in sports medicine
• a detailed medical history (personal, family, sports and health)
• a review of all medical records (medical history, questionnaires, earlier results)

In addition, under the new regulations the examination includes further work that the doctor must do. This means that the doctor:

• reviews and interprets the laboratory results (blood and urine) in detail
• assesses any abnormalities in the results
• analyses the medical history and earlier medical records
• goes through the health forms and questionnaires
• takes detailed information about habits, training, workload and possible complaints
• must formally record all results, assessments and conclusions in the prescribed medical records

These tests help the doctor assess whether there are any problems that could affect your child’s sports activities.

How long does the examination take?

The sports medical examination itself takes about 20 minutes. The whole process, including arrival, registration and issuing the certificate, takes 45 minutes on average. The time may vary depending on the child’s individual needs – sometimes the examination is shorter, sometimes longer, depending on the child’s health.

What do you receive after the examination?

No report is issued after the examination; instead you receive a CERTIFICATE OF THE ATHLETE’S MEDICAL FITNESS. Results are stored in our internal database and are not meant to be issued, except when a significant problem is found and the child needs to be referred for further tests.

• ECG reports are issued only in the case of an arrhythmia;
• A heart murmur does not come with a separate report, but the doctor will certainly tell you about everything that matters.

If we find any minor or major problem during the examination (e.g. an arrhythmia, a murmur, suspected asthma…), the parent will be informed immediately and the child will be referred for further tests with the appropriate doctor.

How do booking and arrival work?

We carry out sports medical examinations for children from all sports clubs. This means that at certain times we see a large number of children, and to keep a high level of service and good organisation, please follow these instructions:

• Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment;
• A child may be accompanied by no more than one adult;
• Our waiting rooms have enough seats, but please do not bring additional companions, to avoid crowding;
• Children who come without a parent need to bring a signed CONSENT FORM FOR THE MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Appointment times are approximate – we approach every child individually, so sometimes more and sometimes less time is needed.

Questions during the examination?

Our team is here for you. If anything is unclear, feel free to ask the doctor, the nurse or the staff at reception. We will gladly explain why a particular test is (or is not) carried out.

Thank you for following the rules and working with us so that every examination goes smoothly, professionally and without unnecessary delays. Your children’s health is our top priority!

You can book an appointment in Zagreb on +385 91 615 7682
You can book an appointment in Split on +385 95 2012 020

Below you will find the forms for the sports medical examination, which will also be sent to you by e-mail. Please fill them in digitally in advance to make the process quicker and more efficient.

AN OUTSTANDING TEAM OF DOCTORS

Just some of the faces of the outstanding, experienced doctors who care for our patients. From the youngest to the oldest, every patient receives high-quality diagnostics!