# Rochester Hills Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

> Orthopedic surgery, sports medicine and physical therapy in Rochester Hills, Michigan


## Posts

- [Hello world!](https://rho.awancodes.com/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
- [How to Return to Sports After an ACL Injury](https://rho.awancodes.com/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.
- [Beyond Injury Treatment: How Sports Medicine Benefits Performance, Prevention, and Recovery](https://rho.awancodes.com/sports-medicine-prevention-performance-recovery/): Sports medicine covers more than injury treatment. See how prevention, performance work, and guided recovery keep Metro Detroit athletes in play.
- [Nutrition for Recovery: The Importance of How You Fuel Your Body After Surgery](https://rho.awancodes.com/nutrition-for-recovery/): 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.
- [How to Overcome Performance Anxiety as an Athlete After Injury](https://rho.awancodes.com/how-to-overcome-performance-anxiety-after-injury/): Professional guidance for athletes to recognize and overcome the mental hurdles of returning to play after injury, from sports medicine experts of over 25 years.
- [Osteoporosis: Risk Factors, Symptoms, & Treatments](https://rho.awancodes.com/osteoporosis-risk-factors-symptoms-treatments/): Osteoporosis: Learn osteoporosis risk factors, symptoms, and treatments, plus tips to prevent osteoporosis and the fractures that can result from it.
- [Winter Hockey Injuries Every Player Should Know About](https://rho.awancodes.com/winter-hockey-injuries/): Learn about the most common winter hockey injuries, including knee and shoulder issues, and how RHO Sports Medicine’s team and physical therapy programs help players prevent and recover safely.
- [Winter Injuries We See Every January and How to Prevent Them](https://rho.awancodes.com/winter-injuries-prevention/): Discover common winter injuries seen every January and how to prevent them. RHO Sports Medicine shares expert tips on avoiding slips, falls, knee and shoulder injuries, and staying safe during cold-weather activities.
- [Winter Joint Pain? Here’s Why Cold Weather Affects Your Body – and What You Can Do](https://rho.awancodes.com/winter-joint-pain-physical-therapy/): Discover why cold weather can increase joint pain and stiffness, and learn how physical therapy from RHO Sports Medicine can help improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and prevent injuries this winter.
- [Preventing Winter Sports Injuries: Tips for Staying Active Safely](https://rho.awancodes.com/preventing-winter-sports-injuries/): Learn how to prevent common winter sports injuries with proper preparation, conditioning, and safety tips for cold-weather activities.
- [Game Ready: How to Prevent Football Injuries and Recover Faster This Season](https://rho.awancodes.com/football-injury-prevention-recovery/): Learn how to prevent common football injuries and support safe recovery with proper training, conditioning, and injury awareness for athletes.
- [Post-Op Rehab: Why Fall Weather Makes Recovery Easier](https://rho.awancodes.com/post-op-rehab-fall-weather-recovery/): Discover why fall weather creates ideal conditions for post-op rehab. Learn how RHO Sports Medicine’s orthopedic surgeons and PT specialists help you recover faster this season.
- [Now Welcoming Dr. Guy Ball, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon](https://rho.awancodes.com/dr-guy-ball-orthopedic-surgeon-rochester-hills/): Rochester Hills Orthopedics welcomes Dr. Guy Ball, orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder, hip, and knee surgery. Now accepting new patients.
- [Finding Relief: Reverse Shoulder Replacement for Shoulder Pain](https://rho.awancodes.com/finding-relief-reverse-shoulder-replacement-for-shoulder-pain/): Learn how reverse shoulder replacement can relieve chronic shoulder pain, restore function, and improve quality of life for qualifying patients.
- [Bike Injuries 101: What Every Cyclist Should Know Before Hitting the Road](https://rho.awancodes.com/bike-injuries-101-what-every-cyclist-should-know-before-hitting-the-road/): Learn about common bike injuries, how they happen, warning signs to watch for, and tips cyclists can use to stay safe on the road or trail.
- [Most Common Lacrosse Injuries: What Athletes Need to Know](https://rho.awancodes.com/common-lacrosse-injuries/): Learn about common lacrosse injuries like ACL tears and shoulder dislocations, plus prevention strategies to stay game-ready.
- [Rotator Cuff Injuries: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery](https://rho.awancodes.com/rotator-cuff-injuries-symptoms-treatment-and-recovery/): Learn about rotator cuff injuries, including symptoms, treatment options, and recovery tips. Get expert care at Rochester Hills Orthopedics to restore shoulder function.
- [Getting Your Knees Ready for Spring Sports](https://rho.awancodes.com/getting-your-knees-ready-for-spring-sports/): Get your knees ready for spring sports with our pre-season conditioning guide. Learn key strengthening exercises, flexibility tips, and injury prevention strategies to stay strong and injury-free. Read more from Rochester Hills Orthopedics!
- [Physical Therapy and Recreational Therapy, A Perfect Pair for Recovery and Wellness](https://rho.awancodes.com/physical-therapy-and-recreational-therapy/): Learn how physical therapy and recreational therapy work together to improve mobility, function, and quality of life after injury or surgery.
- [Winter Activities to Be Aware of That Could Impact Your Physical Therapy](https://rho.awancodes.com/winter-activities-to-be-aware-of-that-could-impact-your-physical-therapy/): Learn which winter activities can impact physical therapy progress and how to stay safe, avoid setbacks, and support recovery during colder months.
- [What Do Orthopedic Surgeons Do?](https://rho.awancodes.com/what-do-orthopedic-surgeons-do/): Learn what orthopedic surgeons do, the conditions they treat, and how they help patients recover from injuries, joint pain, and musculoskeletal issues.
- [How to Strengthen Your Joints and Help Arthritis Pain](https://rho.awancodes.com/how-to-strengthen-your-joints-and-help-arthritis-pain/): Learn how to strengthen your joints and reduce arthritis pain with safe exercises, movement strategies, and lifestyle tips that support joint health.
- [When to See a Doctor for Meniscus or Cartilage Damage](https://rho.awancodes.com/when-to-see-a-doctor-for-meniscus-or-cartilage-damage/): Learn when meniscus or cartilage damage requires medical care, including symptoms to watch for and when to seek treatment for knee injuries.
- [Preventing and Caring for the Most Common Knee and Shoulder Injuries in Golf](https://rho.awancodes.com/preventing-and-caring-for-the-most-common-knee-and-shoulder-injuries-in-golf/): Learn how to prevent and care for common knee and shoulder injuries in golf, including causes, symptoms, and treatment options for golfers.
- [Post-Game Care to Prevent Injuries and Keep You in the Game](https://rho.awancodes.com/post-game-care-to-prevent-injuries-and-keep-you-in-the-game/): Essential post-game care strategies recommended from physical therapy professionals to prevent injuries and maintain peak performance.
- [Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP Injections for Sports Injury Treatment](https://rho.awancodes.com/stem-cell-therapy-vs-prp-injections-for-sports-injury-treatment/): Rochester Hills | Understand the difference between Stem Cell Therapy vs. PRP Injections for sports injury physical therapy for
- [How Young Athletes Can Protect Their Joints and Bones and Stay in the Game](https://rho.awancodes.com/how-young-athletes-can-protect-their-joints-and-bones-and-stay-in-the-game/): Learn how young athletes can strengthen joints and bones, prevent overuse injuries, and stay active with safe sports training strategies.
- [How Female Athletes Can Prevent ACL Tears](https://rho.awancodes.com/how-female-athletes-can-prevent-acl-tears/): Learn how female ACL tears can be prevented. Discover why women are more prone to injury and how proper preparation reduces the risk.
- [A Guide to Using Crutches, Walkers, and Canes](https://rho.awancodes.com/a-guide-to-using-crutches-walkers-and-canes/): Learn how to properly use crutches, walkers, and canes for safe mobility, balance, and recovery after injury or surgery.
- [Specialized Athletes Are Risking More Overuse Injuries](https://rho.awancodes.com/specialized-athletes-are-risking-more-overuse-injuries/): Learn how sports specialization increases overuse injuries and why rest, recovery, and a safe return to sport are critical for young athletes.
- [When Can You Drive After Rotator Cuff Surgery?](https://rho.awancodes.com/when-can-you-drive-after-rotator-cuff-surgery/): Wondering when you can drive after rotator cuff surgery? Learn typical recovery timelines, safety considerations, and when it’s safe to return to driving.
- [The Advances in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Surgery](https://rho.awancodes.com/the-advances-in-arthroscopic-rotator-cuff-surgery/): Learn how advances in arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery are improving precision, reducing operation time, and supporting better surgical outcomes.
- [Early Exercises and Activities After Total Knee Replacement Surgery](https://rho.awancodes.com/early-exercises-and-activities-after-total-knee-replacement-surgery/): Here are some of the common exercises that are typically used in the early postoperative period after total knee replacement surgery.
- [The Effects of Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes](https://rho.awancodes.com/the-effects-of-overuse-injuries-in-young-athletes/): Learn about the effects of overuse injuries in young athletes. Understand the long-term impacts and the importance of prevention through rest and cross-training.
- [Announcing Our Complete Physical Therapy Services for Athletes](https://rho.awancodes.com/physical-therapy-services-athletes/): Explore physical therapy services for athletes at Rochester Hills Orthopedics, led by Dr. Thomas Perkins for Michigan residents.
- [Perks of Outpatient Joint Replacement Surgery](https://rho.awancodes.com/perks-of-outpatient-joint-replacement-surgery/): Home recovery has been shown to be better for patient outcomes in a variety of ways, and outpatient surgery makes it easy to handle your full recovery from the comfort of your home.
- [Activities During Recovery After Total Knee Replacement](https://rho.awancodes.com/activities-during-recovery-after-total-knee-replacement/): Learn important tips for the physical therapy and recovery process after a total knee replacement for the patient and their family.

## Pages

- [Insurance](https://rho.awancodes.com/patients/insurance/): Insurance networks change often. Our front desk can help you check your coverage before your visit.
- [Editorial Policy](https://rho.awancodes.com/editorial-policy/): Who writes and reviews the information on this website, and how we keep it accurate.
- [Accessibility](https://rho.awancodes.com/accessibility/): Our commitment to a website everyone can use.
- [The Playbook](https://rho.awancodes.com/playbook/)
- [Contact Us](https://rho.awancodes.com/contact-us/): Call, book online or send a message. For appointments, the fastest way is online booking or a phone call.
- [Patient Stories](https://rho.awancodes.com/testimonials/): In their own words: patients of Dr. Perkins and the RHO team.
- [Patients](https://rho.awancodes.com/patients/): How to book, what to bring and what happens at your first visit with our orthopedic and sports medicine team.
- [About Us](https://rho.awancodes.com/about-us/): Patient-first orthopedic and sports medicine care for athletes and active people, with surgery, physical therapy and recovery support in one place.
- [Our Team](https://rho.awancodes.com/team/): Orthopedic surgeons, a nurse practitioner, physical therapists and athletic trainers, working together under one roof in Rochester Hills.
- [ENROUTE® Surgical Nutrition](https://rho.awancodes.com/enroute-nutrition/): Strong nutritional support is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for surgery and support your recovery, and it's entirely within your control.
- [Sports Psychology & Mental Performance](https://rho.awancodes.com/sports-psychology/): Injury recovery is physical and mental.
- [Physical Therapy](https://rho.awancodes.com/physical-therapy/): Rehabilitation for injuries and surgical recovery, in the same building as the surgery center, with a team that works with your surgeon every step of the way.
- [Sports Medicine](https://rho.awancodes.com/sports-medicine/): Sports medicine for athletes, active adults and families: diagnosis, treatment, surgery and physical therapy in one location, focused on recovery and performance.
- [Hip Conditions & Procedures](https://rho.awancodes.com/hip-conditions-procedures/): Complete hip care for athletes and active adults: hip pain, labral tears, hip impingement and arthritis, treated so you can move better and get back to what you love.
- [Shoulder Conditions & Procedures](https://rho.awancodes.com/shoulder-conditions-procedures/): Shoulder treatment for athletes and active adults dealing with shoulder pain, injuries and limited motion, from the rotator cuff to joint replacement.
- [Knee Conditions & Procedures](https://rho.awancodes.com/knee-conditions-procedures/): Knee treatment for athletes and active adults dealing with knee pain, injuries and mobility problems, with a focus on pain relief and return to activity.
- [Conditions & Treatments](https://rho.awancodes.com/conditions-treatments/): Knee, shoulder, hip and sports injuries, from the first exam and X-ray to surgery, physical therapy and return to sport.
- [Home](https://rho.awancodes.com/home/): Diagnosis, surgery, physical therapy and mental performance training under one roof, led by board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Thomas R.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rho.awancodes.com/privacy-policy/): How we collect, use and protect information on this website.


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