After tearing her ACL and injuring her medial meniscus during volleyball, Jovey Knudson faced months of surgery, physical therapy and training before she could return to the court. With the support of Dr. Perkinson, her physical therapy team and the Performance Lab’s Return to Play Bridge Program, Jovey worked her way back to volleyball. Now, she’s back on the court as a starting middle for the NRHEG Panthers.

At 16, Denim Blackstad suffered a serious knee injury during his junior year of football and wasn't sure he'd ever play again. After surgery and eight months of physical therapy at OFC, Denim made his way back to the field and is now playing college football as a defensive end at the University of Sioux Falls.

Three casts later, Taylor Rohrich is pretty familiar with OFC. His story is part of a larger family connection to the clinic, built over generations through trusted orthopedic care and relationships in the community.

Tendon pain can make everyday activities and exercise more difficult. Learn about the common causes and symptoms of tendinitis, how it is treated, and what you can do to prevent it.

After a senior-season ACL injury put his sports on hold, St. James athlete Jorgen Brekken worked through surgery and rehabilitation with Dr. Scott Allen and the OFC team. His recovery gave him a new perspective on athletics and brought him back to the court and field for some memorable final moments of his high school career.

After knee pain made walking, teaching fitness classes and spending time with family difficult, Rachel chose knee replacement with Dr. Allen. Three months later, she was back to teaching fitness classes and working toward the activities she loves.

Livi Tucker Downs fractured her thumb during her junior basketball season. With care from Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic and Dr. Jesse Botker, she made a quick comeback, reached 1,000 career points and continued her journey to Division I basketball at the University of South Dakota.

Learn about thumb arthritis, including 1st CMC arthritis symptoms, nonsurgical treatments, and surgical options from the Dr. Andrew McNamara, upper extremity specialist at Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic.

After years of living with severe hip pain, Amy made the decision to have hip replacement surgery. Today, she’s back to doing what matters most: being an active mom and making memories with her four kids.

Shoulder pain is common in young throwing athletes, but persistent pain or changes in performance shouldn't be ignored. Learn about common shoulder injuries, what puts young athletes at risk, and how proper rest and early treatment can help keep them in the game.