Archbold Medical Center| Archives Magazine | Spring 2018

ARCHBOLD.ORG • SPRING 2018 13 strength deficit he needed to overcome. With different types of training, including plyomet- rics, Reggie eventually returned to full strength. Now a senior and fully recovered from his injury, Reggie credits the hard work and dedication of Archbold’s physical therapists and athletic train- ers for helping him prepare for the next level. “Archbold athletic trainers Taylor Miller and Jordan Griffin have helped me every step of the way,” said Reggie, who recently signed to play next season at Mississippi State University. “Throughout the season, they helped me gain strength, while focusing on my hamstring and quad ratio, to reduce the risk of injuries. Archbold was committed to doing their best to ensure I was physically ready to play Division I college basketball.” “I believe the relationship we have with the Archbold Outpatient Rehab and Sports Medicine Program is critical to our success on the basket- ball court,” said Tillman. “There’s never a doubt that Taylor and Jordan will give me a true and trusted opinion of my players’ status, and that’s something I’m very grateful for.” “Working with the Thomasville High School football and basketball teams has been an amaz- ing experience,” said Miller. “I started with the football team two years ago when they had their worst season in school history, and seeing these kids grow into the athletes they are today has been a rewarding experience.” Miller added, “I’m so proud of our THS basket- ball players for finishing strong this year with the state title. Our athletes become our family. So knowing how hard they’d worked all season on and off the court—and then watching them win the state championship title—sort of made me feel like a proud mom.” “The relationship between Archbold and Thomasville High is strong,” said Jami Stephenson, Director of Archbold Outpatient Rehab. “What started just two years ago as a relationship with Archbold and Thomasville High School’s football team has grown—we’re now treating Thomasville High athletes in several different sports. It’s really important to us that we’re providing local, high-quality care to our hometown athletes, and the care has clearly had an impact.” As a freshman, Reggie Perry fractured his tibia. As he continued to grow, he never regained full strength in that leg. With different types of training, including plyometrics, Reggie eventually returned to full strength. Reggie, who recently signed to play next season at Mississippi State University, credits Archbold Outpatient Rehab for preparing him to play at the next level.