George McCluskey Jr., 87, owner of one of the first incorporated physical therapy centers died Aug. 6 in Columbus, Ga., according to the Ledger-Enquirer.
Here are four things to know about Mr. McCluskey.
1. Mr. McCluskey graduated from Auburn University, and is a member of the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong resident of Columbus.
2. Mr. McCluskey graduated from the Baylor University physical therapy school and opened his practice as a one-man operation in 1955. He found a professional colleague in orthopedic surgeon Jack Hughston, MD, who believed in physical therapy services for his patients. The duo worked together for many decades.
3. In 1970, Mr. McCluskey incorporated his privately-owned rehabilitation practice. He had several practices over four states, employing more than 300 people. Many physical therapists were trained by him. The company later changed its name to Human Performance and Rehabilitation Services.
4. Mr. McCluskey served at the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and was a charter member of the Board of Physical Therapy in Georgia and the Institute of Athletic Health Care and Research. He was named national small business person of the year in 1997.
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