Annual Football Combine Set For This Saturday
Advance Rehabilitation’s annual football combine competition for high school athletes is set for Saturday, April 26 at Darlington School from 9 am until 2 pm.
This year over 35 high schools form Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama have been invited to participate in this popular event. “We are expecting a record turnout this year, with the top area athletes in attendance.” stated Rick Nelson, director of sports medicine at Advance Rehabilitation. “This marks our 8th year hosting this event and we have actually expanded to another state, with a team from North Carolina attending this Saturday.”
The athletes will be tested on numerous areas including: 40-yard dash (electronic), 10-yard dash (electronic), 185 lb bench press max repetition, standing long jump, pro agility, 4 – square, seated shot-put and vertical jump. Trophies will be awarder to the 1st – 3rd place team scores, top overall individual, and top individuals for each event. A number of college scouts have been invited to attend this year’s event.
Advance Rehabilitation is a physical therapy practice specializing in orthopedic, back pain/injuries and sports medicine. Advance Rehabilitation has grown to16 clinics through out the southeast and has provided compassionate physical therapy for 10 years.
Advance continues to rank in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction through Press Ganey. Advance Rehabilitation is a proud supporter of local private and public schools and donates 10% of its profits back to community programs. The Sports Medicine program provides coverage at no cost to 11 area high schools and colleges.
For more information about this years football combine, please contact Advance Rehabilitation Sports Medicine program at (706) 236-2754.
