Anthony Cerullo

👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬? The purpose of the physical is to determine whether a child or teen is healthy enough to play a sport safely. The healthcare checkup resembles a well-kid visit. 👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥? A preparticipation physical evaluation (PPE) evaluates the general health of a patient to provide written approval for participation in a sport or activity. 👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞? The appointment typically includes a standard examination of health. ✅ Check blood pressure and pulse ✅ Evaluate joints and limbs for mobility, strength, and flexibility ✅ Record height and weight ✅ Check vision ✅ Examine ears, nose, and throat ✅ Discuss diet and healthy habits 👉 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥? A sports physical isn’t about passing or failing. Instead, it’s about managing your child’s health. If the healthcare provider identifies an issue that could make sports unsafe for your child, they will likely include follow-up action. 👉 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥? If your child has a health condition that impacts their performance or makes them more susceptible to injury, that could hurt them more in the long run. The goal of the appointment is to simply understand your child’s health. 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 Our compassionate healthcare providers care about your family. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #urgentcare #castlerock #sportsphysical #urgentcarecastlerock #medicalclinic

Colorado requires students attending child care and schools to have vaccinations against certain diseases. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀? 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 ✅ Hepatitis B ✅ Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTap) ✅ Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib) ✅ Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) ✅ Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13) ✅ Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) ✅ Varicella (chicken pox) 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞-𝟭𝟮 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲. ✅ Hepatitis B ✅ Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTap) ✅ Inactivated poliovirus (IPV) ✅ Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) ✅ Varicella (chicken pox) ✅ Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱? 👉 COVID-19 Vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all school-aged children. 👉 Influenza Vaccine Influenza vaccines are recommended for everyone six months or older. The flu shot offers protection against illness for school children. 👉 HPV Vaccine The HPV vaccine helps prevent human papillomavirus, which can lead to cervical and other types of cancer. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀? It’s normal for kids to be afraid of needles. We will do everything possible to ensure your child feels comfortable during their visit. Our healthcare team has training on how to calm fears and answer questions. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Most side effects from childhood vaccines are mild and go away within 24 hours. These symptoms usually last less than one day. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #castlerock #health #urgentcare #immunization

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? Diabetes is a condition where the body does not make enough insulin or use the insulin it creates the way it should. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 👉 Type 1 Diabetes Typically referred to as juvenile-onsite diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, Type 1 usually occurs due to an autoimmune or genetic factor. 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Adult-onset diabetes or non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ties more closely to lifestyle choices like diet and exercise. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? For Type 2 diabetes, the risk factors are easier to identify. Individuals with the following risk factors have a higher occurrence of Type 2 diabetes. ✅ Older age ✅ Obesity ✅ Family history of diabetes ✅ History of gestational diabetes ✅ Sedentary lifestyle ✅ Race or ethnicity 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬? In these cases, the patient’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet classified as diabetic. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 Type 1 symptoms usually develop quickly and occur during childhood or adolescence. 👉 Type 1 Symptoms ✅ Nausea ✅ Vomiting ✅ Stomach Pains 👉 Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms ✅ Type 2 Symptoms ✅ Increased Thirst ✅ Frequent Urination ✅ Increased Hunger ✅ Unexplained Weight Loss ✅ Increased Tiredness ✅ Blurred Vision ✅ Frequent Infections 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 To diagnose diabetes, healthcare providers use fasting blood sugar tests, random blood sugar tests and glucose tolerance tests. 👉 Insulin is used to treat Type 1 diabetes. 👉 For Type 2 diabetes, changes in diet and exercise can greatly impact diabetes. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 If we discover pediatric diabetes, we partner with the right specialists to give your child the best possible treatment. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 Learn More: https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com/medical-services-castle-rock/diabetes/ #castlerock #health #urgentcare #diabetes #diabetestreatment

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆? Some common reasons for an x-ray include: ✅ Broken bones ✅ Dislocated joints ✅ Foreign objects lodged inside the body ✅ Infections such as pneumonia 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆𝘀? Yes! In fact, we can do more than just take x-rays at Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care. We offer diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical issues, including chronic conditions and urgent care. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰? You will likely feel some pressure while the technician takes the images. There might even be a small amount of radiation exposure involved with this procedure. However, most people experience no ill effects from these types of exposures. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗫-𝗥𝗮𝘆? ✅ Fractures ✅ Lung infections like pneumonia ✅ Heart problems like heart failure and angina pectoris ✅ Kidney stones ✅ Arthritis ✅ Spinal injuries 𝗨𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 At Founders Family Medicine and Urgent Care, we understand how frustrating waiting in an ER can be. That’s why we offer scheduled urgent care visits. If you need an x-ray, contact us to schedule an urgent care appointment. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #xrays #castlerock #urgentcare #health

Professional Diagnosis and Care for Arthritis Arthritis refers to pain, stiffness or disease in the joints. Often, the term arthritis is a catch-all for pain occurring in the joints. Patients of all ages can experience arthritis symptoms tied to specific types of arthritis. However, the condition appears more frequently in older patients with symptoms worsening as patients age. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬? ✅ Obesity and excess body weight ✅ Infection ✅ Joint injuries ✅ Repetitive joint use, like with a job or sport that requires repetitive motion ✅ Smoking tobacco ✅ Aging ✅ Specific genes Managing modifiable risks factors, like smoking or obesity, can help reduce the occurrence or severity of arthritis symptoms. 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 Finding an accurate diagnosis for arthritis begins with a physical examination of the impacted joints. From there, lab tests may help narrow the type of arthritis and confirm the diagnosis. Blood, joint fluid and urine tests aid in diagnosis. Imaging also provides valuable information, including bone loss, damage or spurs. CT scans, MRIs and ultrasound help achieve an accurate diagnosis and track disease progression. Different treatment options help address pain and joint function based on the specific type of arthritis. Over-the-counter or prescription pain medications help with pain management. Oral and topical NSAIDs help with both pain and inflammation. Your doctor may recommend or prescribe other medications as needed to manage both pain and function. Some patients find physical therapy helps to increase the range of motion and strengthen the joints. Other treatment options include surgery and lifestyle changes. We work with each patient to develop the best treatment plan for your specific condition and symptoms. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬 Founders Family Medicine treats patients with arthritis at our Castle Rock clinic. We offer both in-clinic and telehealth appointments based on your specific treatment plan and needs. Contact us to schedule an appointment for arthritis care. 🕿 (303) 688-8666 🌐 https://www.foundersfamilymedicine.com #arthritistreatment #urgentcare #health