Orthopedics & sports medicine · Rochester Hills, MI
Knee
How to Return to Sports After an ACL Injury
ACL sprain symptoms, whether an ACL heals on its own, recovery timelines, and how to know you are ready to play again.
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Orthopedics & sports medicine · Rochester Hills, MI
Get back in the game, with a surgeon who explains the why.
Diagnosis, surgery, physical therapy and mental performance training under one roof, led by board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Thomas R. Perkins, DO.
Injured this week? See what to do first- 5/5 from 125 patient surveys · U.S. News
- New patients welcome
Everything under one roof
- Clinic & X-ray
- Surgery center
- Physical therapy
- Mental performance
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- 25 +years treating Metro Detroit athletes, active adults and families
- 1 buildingfor the clinic, X-ray, surgery center and physical therapy
- 200 fpsdorsaVi motion sensors check how you move before you return to sport
- 5 out of 5Dr. Perkins' rating from 125 patient surveys, U.S. News
Hospital & surgery center affiliations
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Where does it hurt?
Pick the area that's bothering you. You'll see common causes, the signs that mean you should call soon, and how we usually treat it, starting with the least invasive option.
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Shoulder
For throwers, swimmers, lifters and anyone who can't reach the top shelf without pain.
Common problems
Call us soon if…
- You can't lift your arm after a fall
- It slipped out of place, even if it went back in
- Pain wakes you up at night
How we treat it · least invasive first
- Physical therapy
- Injections
- Arthroscopic repair
- Latarjet stabilization
- Total & reverse shoulder replacement
Elbow
Pitchers, tennis players, golfers and anyone who grips, lifts or throws.
Common problems
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Throwing injuries
- Tendon tears
Call us soon if…
- Pain on the inside of the elbow when you throw
- A pop, then weakness turning your palm up
- Numbness in your ring and little fingers
How we treat it · least invasive first
- Rest & activity changes
- Physical therapy
- Bracing
- PRP & other injections
- Tendon repair
Hip
Groin or side-of-hip pain that changes how you walk, run or sleep.
Common problems
- Labral tear
- Hip impingement (FAI)
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
Call us soon if…
- Deep groin pain with clicking or catching
- A limp that won't go away
- Pain at night or at rest
How we treat it · least invasive first
- Physical therapy
- Injections
- Hip arthroscopy
- Total hip replacement
Knee
From a teenager's ACL tear to arthritis that cuts your walks short.
Common problems
Call us soon if…
- A pop, then swelling within a few hours
- The knee buckles, catches or locks
- You can't fully straighten or bend it
How we treat it · least invasive first
- Physical therapy
- Bracing
- Injections
- Arthroscopy
- ACL reconstruction
- Partial & total knee replacement
Ankle
Rolled it on the court, felt a snap on the field, or it keeps giving way.
Common problems
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle instability
- Achilles injury
- Fractures
Call us soon if…
- You can't take four steps on it
- You felt a snap at the back of the ankle
- It keeps giving way months after a sprain
How we treat it · least invasive first
- X-rays on site
- Bracing
- Physical therapy
- Return-to-sport testing
Severe pain, an obvious deformity, numbness, or a cold or pale limb? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
RHO's strongest edge: one building for diagnosis, surgery, rehab and return-to-sport testing.
How care works here
One roof. One team. First visit to first game back.
Many injuries heal without surgery. When you do need it, every step happens in the same building, with the same team.
Step 1
See a specialist
An exam and X-rays on site, and a plan explained in plain English.
Step 2
Non-surgical care first
Physical therapy, bracing or injections when they're likely to work.
Step 3
Surgery next door
Outpatient procedures at the AAAHC-accredited surgery center in the same building.
Step 4
Rehab down the hall
Pre-op classes, in-home therapy when needed, then physical therapy on site.
Step 5
Train the mind
Mental performance training to rebuild confidence and manage fear of re-injury.
Step 6
Prove you're ready
dorsaVi wearable sensors measure how you move before you're cleared to play.
The on-site Orthopaedic Surgical Institute ranked #9 among U.S. surgery centers for knee-replacement volume (Becker's ASC Review, 2022 data).
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🏁 Return to sport
ACL injuries: one plan from injury day to game day
For young athletes and the parents beside them: one plan from the day of the injury to the day you're cleared, with every step in the same building.
- A surgeon who explains every step to the athlete and the parent
- Physical therapy in the same building
- dorsaVi sensor testing before clearance
- Mental performance training for fear of re-injury
The typical road back after ACL surgery
- Weeks 0–2Protect & settleCalm the swelling, get the knee straight, walk safely.
- Weeks 2–12RebuildMotion, quad and hip strength, balance.
- Months 3–6Run & jumpRunning and landing drills once you're cleared for them.
- Months 6–9Sport skillsCutting, pivoting and practice, step by step.
- Month 9+Test & returnStrength symmetry, hop tests, dorsaVi testing and confidence.
Typical ranges. Every athlete's clearance is individual and based on testing, not the calendar.
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Meet your surgeon
Thomas R. Perkins, DO
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon · Fellowship-trained in sports medicine
Dr. Perkins grew up on the sidelines as the son of a Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame coach. He earned 1st Team Academic All-American honors playing baseball at Oakland University, and he is the father of six athletes.
For more than 25 years he has cared for Metro Detroit athletes, active adults and families, and he still takes the time to explain the why behind every decision.
- Fellowship-trained in advanced arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine
- Former orthopedic residency director, McLaren Regional Medical Center–Macomb
- Assistant Clinical Professor, MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Past president, Michigan Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
- Published research on shoulder and knee ligament reconstruction and partial knee replacement
- Team physician in fellowship for Spartan Athletics and the Lansing Lugnuts
The care team
Guy Ball, DOOrthopedic surgeon · shoulder, hip & knee
Teresa Schroeder, FNP, MSNNurse practitioner- Hana Micakovic, PT, DPTPhysical therapist
Dave Boyer, ATC, MS, CSCSClinical Director of Physical Therapy
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On the sideline. Dr. Perkins volunteers with more than 20 local high-school, travel and club teams.
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The Playbook
Answers from our sports medicine team
Straight answers to the questions patients and parents ask in the exam room.
Sports injuries
Beyond Injury Treatment: How Sports Medicine Benefits Performance, Prevention, and Recovery
Sports medicine covers more than injury treatment. See how prevention, performance work, and guided recovery keep Metro Detroit athletes in play.
Recovery & rehab
Nutrition for Recovery: The Importance of How You Fuel Your Body After Surgery
Nutrition for recovery affects how you heal after injury or surgery. Learn what to eat, when to start, and how our ENROUTE program can help.
Patient reviews
What patients say
5 out of 5
from 125 patient surveys
U.S. News & World Report · Dr. Perkins' patient rating
- Makes time for patients
- Listens attentively
- Clearly explains
- Great bedside manner
Dr. Perkins has performed ACL repairs on both of my knees, the first when I was 13 and the second when I was 18… Following both injuries and recoveries I returned to my sport and did great.
Darcy M.ACL reconstruction, both kneesHe will actually sit down and talk through all options, let you know the risks, and work with you on a recovery plan. He also offers alternatives to surgery such as physical therapy and PRP injections, both of which I've used for other injuries with great success.
Jeff M.Shoulder and knee repairI was swinging my golf training aid after about 3 weeks, went to the driving range at about 5 or 6 weeks… After 6½ weeks I was back working full time, with minimal restrictions!
Bob M.Knee surgery at the on-site surgery centerIndividual results vary.
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Patients
Before and after your visit
New patient guide
What to bring, how to book and what happens at your first visit.
Get readyInsurance
How to check your coverage before your visit.
Check coveragePatient portal
Message your care team, see visit notes and results.
Open the portalHours & directions
Office and physical therapy hours, phone numbers and the map.
Plan your visitInjured this week?
Call the office and ask for the soonest sports-injury visit.
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Location & hours
Visit us
1349 S. Rochester Road, Suite 205
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
- Office
- (248) 239-5300
- Physical therapy
- (248) 239-5310
- Fax
- (248) 239-5305
Office
| Monday | 7:30 am–4:30 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–4:30 pm |
| Thu–Fri | 8:00 am–1:00 pm |
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
Physical therapy
| Mon–Thu | 7:00 am–7:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 7:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
Holiday hours may vary. Call us to confirm.
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