ASHLAND, Ky. — UK King’s Daughters Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is pleased to offer free sports physicals for student athletes ages 13 to 19 starting in April.

 Sports physicals will be available at area schools on the following dates:

• Dawson-Bryant High School, 1–3 p.m. Wednesday, April 30

• Ironton High School, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30

• Rock Hill High School, 9–10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6

• South Point High School, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday, May 7

• Symmes Valley High School, 1–2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6

 Athletes may only receive physicals at their own school.

 Makeup days will be available:

• 9 a.m.–noon Friday, July 11 at King’s Daughters Pavilion, 2000 Ashland Dr., Russell

• 9–11 a.m. Friday, July 18 at KDMC Portsmouth Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 1729 Kinneys Lane, Suite 102

Sports physical forms must be completed before arrival in ink with a parent or guardian signature. Forms are available at KingsDaughtersHealth.com/SportsPhysicals.

Physicals will be performed by athletic trainers and orthopedic staff/providers. No appointment is needed. For more information, call 606-327-0036 or 740-351-0980.

Sports physicals are not intended to replace your child’s annual wellness exam, which includes a more thorough evaluation of your child’s overall health. These exams are covered by most insurers at 100 percent. The sports physical can be performed in conjunction with the annual wellness exam at no extra charge. To schedule an annual wellness exam, call 606-408-8999.