Annual Physicals

Annual physicals build the foundation of preventive health care. Without yearly exams at Alpha Advantage in Lakeway, San Antonio, and Plano, Texas, you miss the chance to take control of your health, build lifestyle habits that support your body and mind, and promote peak performance in every aspect of your life. The exceptional medical team at Alpha Advantage offers comprehensive annual physicals, including advanced diagnostics when needed, and creates a long-term plan to optimize your health. Don’t let another year pass you by without a physical. Call the nearest office or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.

Why do I need an annual physical?

Annual physicals focus on preventive care and ensuring you’re on a path to maintain peak health and vitality. 

Chronic diseases like high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease develop gradually over many years. When you get a yearly physical, your Alpha Advantage team detects potential problems early so you can take steps to prevent the full-blown disease.

What happens during an annual physical?

Your annual physical begins with taking your vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, and weight), reviewing your medical history, and learning about concerns since your last visit. Then, your provider performs a comprehensive physical examination.

Your provider also runs advanced diagnostic tests. While they take care of essentials like testing your hearing and vision, they go beyond routine measures and include testing tailored to your needs. For example, they may run a heart, brain, or lung scan.

The Alpha Advantage team takes a holistic approach, ensuring they provide exceptional preventive health care and address any existing health concerns you might have.

If you already have a chronic disease, your annual exam reviews and updates the treatments you need to manage the condition. However, addressing current health concerns includes any issue you might have, whether you want to lose weight or feel you’re not performing at your best.

What services can I receive during an annual physical?

Your Alpha Advantage provider offers many services; a few examples include:

• Women’s health
• Men’s health
• Vaccinations
• Skin exam
• Wellness care
• Weight loss
• Nutritional planning
• Pain management
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health evaluation
• IV vitamin therapy

As primary care providers, the Alpha Advantage team provides the full range of services and health care you need to improve your health and maintain optimal well-being.

Do annual physicals include a risk assessment?

You may not need a full risk assessment at every yearly exam, but risk assessments are essential to preventing chronic diseases.

During a risk assessment, your provider explores all the dimensions of your well-being, including weight, diet, exercise, sleep habits, and smoking and drinking habits. They also learn about your family’s medical history.

If you have a high risk for a chronic disease, your Alpha Advantage provider creates a plan for lowering your risk, beginning with lifestyle modifications. 

Call Alpha Advantage if it’s time for your annual physical, or use online booking to request an in-person or telehealth appointment today.