Health & Fitness
From Injury to Team Captain
A game-ending 'pop' nearly sidelined her for good. See how this college soccer player tackled a complex knee injury to lead her team.
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For Albright College soccer player Kelly Griffin, the "distinct popping sound" she heard on the field was the start of a long and challenging journey. A devastating injury had torn both her ACL and meniscus, threatening her athletic career. But with a dedicated team from Hackensack Meridian Health, Kelly was determined to fight her way back.
Guided by orthopedic surgeon Bruce Stamos, M.D. at Ocean University Medical Center and physical therapist Jay Cleveland, Kelly’s path to recovery involved innovative pre-surgery "prehab," a complex reconstruction, and months of intense rehabilitation. Discover the incredible story of how this determined athlete defied the odds to not only return to the sport she loves but to lead her team as their newly appointed captain.
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