For Clemson University starting pitcher Dane Moehler, there was never any doubt that baseball was his future. The only son of retired MLB player, Brian Moehler, who pitched for 14 years in the major leagues – baseball is in his blood.

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...

As Medical Education Manager for Arthrex Long Island, Diana Delio is familiar with advances in minimally invasive products and procedures. But she never imagined she would one day become a patient herself.

How does a young girl from Jetzendorf, Germany, throw a 600-gram javelin and rise to compete on national and international stages? For Konstanze Irlinger, it started with a simple decision: soccer...

Most athletes would not have come this far without extraordinary perseverance and determination, and elite CrossFit athlete Sara Sigmundsdóttir is no exception.

The life of a professional windsurfer may sound like a permanent vacation, living in and traveling to beach destinations in places like Chile, Hawaii and the Canary Islands.

When FC Bayern Basketball (FCBB) forward Oscar da Silva stepped on the court against Paris Basketball in February 2025, it seemed like a routine regular-season game — until it wasn’t.

When it comes to professional athletes, it’s hard to imagine any tougher than mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters who engage in no-holds-barred combat in a cage match. For 30-year-old professional...

For former NFL tight end Kyle Rudolph, sports injuries were a part of life from a young age. “I had my first sports injury in third grade when I broke my arm wrestling,” Kyle said. “I...

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...

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...

In his role as Lab Operations Technician II, 32-year-old Zachary Ludwigsen has observed hundreds of cases in the Arthrex lab. “I work for Research and Development in Spine lab operations,”...

By all accounts, kicker Colton Boomer had a stellar start to his college football career — an all-Big 12 honorable mention, he played 29 games at the University of Central Florida before...

From the beginning of his career as a professional athlete, Nick Moore has defied the odds. After playing professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox organization for four years...

“As a little girl, this is something every basketball player dreams of.” –Casey Santoro Playing postseason basketball in March means everything to Florida Gulf Coast University women’s...

Division I soccer players are known for being physically and mentally tough — and that resilience is never more important than when an injury leaves them on the sidelines. “I got injured in...

Consider a collegiate softball player who pitches more than 60 miles an hour, and you might not guess how much of her power comes from her legs. But University of Minnesota freshman softball...

At age 80, Pam Doherty is no stranger to back pain. Diagnosed with scoliosis as a child, she’s undergone surgery many times, including a major operation to straighten her spine 30 years ago.