GET CLEARED TO PLAY.
Event Details
Two dates. Two locations. One goal: get your athlete cleared to play.
Ankeny
1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Clive
12499 University Avenue, Suite 210, Clive, IA 50325
Tuesday, July 21 or Wednesday, July 22
5:00 – 8:00 PM
What to Expect
More than just a check-the-box physical.
At Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, we do sports physicals differently. Every athlete receives a comprehensive exam that goes beyond the basics — so you can feel confident your child is ready to compete.
Your athlete’s visit includes:
- Primary Care Physical Exam — A head-to-toe evaluation covering heart, lungs, vision, and overall health. The same physical your pediatrician would do, performed by our sports medicine physicians who have specific primary care experience.
- Orthopedic & Musculoskeletal Screening — An additional evaluation by our orthopedic specialists, checking joints, flexibility, strength, and prior injury concerns. This is something most sports physical clinics don’t offer.
- IHSAA Clearance — Your completed and signed pre-participation physical form, ready to turn in to your school.
The whole visit typically takes about 30 minutes. You’ll leave with everything your athlete needs to be cleared to play.
Who It’s For
Every sport. Every athlete.
Our sports physicals are open to any middle school or high school athlete in the Des Moines metro area — whether you play football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, track, tennis, wrestling, or anything else. If your school requires a physical to compete, we’ve got you covered.
No insurance or physician referral needed. No current patient relationship required. Just register and show up ready.
Why Capital Orthopaedics?
The team Iowa’s athletes trust.
What makes us different:
- Orthopedic specialists on site — Not just a physical. An musculoskeletal screening from doctors who treat sports injuries every day.
- Convenient locations — Two events in Ankeny and Clive, right where your family already lives and plays.
- Fast and efficient — In and out in about 30 minutes with everything you need to be cleared.
- Free — No cost to families. No insurance required.
- Trusted by the pros — The same physicians who take care of Iowa’s professional and collegiate athletes.
Be the first to register.
Registration opens the first week of June. Drop your email below and we’ll let you know the moment spots are available.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Locations
Ankeny
1345 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 200, Ankeny, IA 50023
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Clive
12499 University Avenue, Suite 210, Clive, IA 50325
Tuesday, July 21 or Wednesday, July 22
5:00 – 8:00 PM
We’re here to help
Call us at (515) 440-2676 or email us at SportsPhysicals@dsmcapitalortho.com with questions.
GET YOUR ATHLETE CLEARED TO PLAY.
Free sports physicals this July at Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Registration opens in June.
