For 22-year-old linebacker Wade Woodaz, the road to the NFL started in high school when his coaches in Tampa, Florida, took note of his exceptional talent. “My recruiting was picking up for...

In the world of professional sports, it’s hard to imagine one that is more physically grueling than mixed martial arts (MMA). “You have to have a high pain tolerance because you’re using...

For Clemson University senior Isabella Rawl, there has never been any question of where her sights are set following graduation. “My ultimate goal is to play in the LPGA, which is the highest...

For 64-year-old Kimberly Van Cleave, being active and athletic is a way of life. “I love the gym – lifting weights, doing Pilates, riding my bike, playing golf – they all help me stay...

As one of the nation’s leading choral conductors with two Grammy awards and countless accolades, Professor Jerry Blackstone’s entire 30-year career has been made by the expressive use of his arms.

Our latest Arthrex Athlete is NHL goalkeeper Connor Hellebuyck, who tore his meniscus. With the help of Arthrex innovation and orthopedic surgeon Peter MacDonald, MD, FRCS(C), (Winnipeg, Canada), he recovered in time to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics and helped the United States to a gold medal.

Grateful isn’t a word many top athletes would likely use to describe their feelings about the journey to recovery after a serious injury. But 25-year-old Houston Texans quarterback Graham Mertz...

As a highly competitive level 10 gymnast, 17-year-old Charlotte Holmberg relies on her years of preparation to safely land the riskiest moves in practice and competition. “You know not to...

As a lifelong athlete, Rachael Parrott lives to ski, play basketball and push her body on challenging hikes in her hometown of Bozeman, Montana, despite back pain that has plagued her since...

After nearly 50 years in the stucco business and a quarter century of building and racing sprint cars, 75-year-old William “Red” Stauffer has always been tough — and determined to do what he...