Accordia Health is dedicated to promoting a healthy and active
community in Coosa County. A
summer initiative to provide free sports physicals at its
Rockford location is one of the many
ways it supports local families by ensuring young athletes begin
their sports seasons strong and healthy.
ROCKFORD, Ala., June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Accordia Health is
thrilled to announce that it will provide free sports physicals for
all student-athletes at its Coosa County location throughout
July 2024. This initiative ensures
that all young athletes are well-prepared and safe to participate
in their upcoming sports seasons without any financial burden.
By offering free sports physicals, we aim
to eliminate any barriers to access and encourage all
student-athletes to seize this opportunity. Our utmost priority is
ensuring our young athletes have the best health and fitness to
compete.
Sports physicals, also known as pre-participation physical
examinations (PPE), are essential for student-athletes as they help
identify any underlying health conditions that could pose risks
during athletic activities. These examinations are crucial for:
Injury Prevention: These physicals play a crucial role in
preventing sports-related injuries and ensuring the safety of our
young athletes by identifying potential risk factors and physical
limitations.
Health and Safety: Detecting health issues like heart
conditions, asthma, or other medical concerns ensures athletes are
healthy enough to participate.
Compliance: Alabama schools
require a current physical to participate in sports programs.
Baseline Data: Establishing a health baseline can be helpful for
future medical treatments or in case of sports-related
injuries.
Accordia Health's team of experienced healthcare professionals
will conduct comprehensive physicals, including assessments of
medical history, vital signs, physical fitness, and a thorough
examination of the musculoskeletal system.
"At Accordia Health, we are deeply committed to the health and
well-being of our community's youth," Kimberly Parker, CRNP, emphasized. "By offering
free sports physicals, we aim to eliminate any barriers to access
and encourage all student-athletes to seize this opportunity. Our
utmost priority is ensuring our young athletes have the best health
and fitness to compete."
To schedule a free sports physical for your child, please call
Accordia Health at (256) 377-8008. Accordia is located at 9518 U.S.
Hwy 231| Rockford, Alabama
35136.
Media Contact
April Douglas, Accordia Health,
2515444639, adouglas@altapointe.org, accordia-health.org
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