The sports medicine specialists at Athletic Orthopedics and Knee Center are dedicated to treating athletic injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Our team of specialists includes fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons with more than three decades of experience. They care for patients using some of the most advanced treatments and procedures available today. Our team of orthopedic and sports medicine experts specializes in minimally invasive procedures and rehabilitation to get patients back to their lives as quickly as possible. We take a specialized approach to injury and recovery, providing guidance through each step of recovery.
Additional treatment-prevention rehab services:
We have exceptional facilities for physical therapy and rehabilitation, meaning most patients don't need surgery. They also provide advanced forms of treatment for sports injuries, including regenerative medicine therapies like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and Bemer. If you do have an injury that requires surgical intervention, the team has specialist expertise in performing minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries to address common injuries like ACL, PCL, MCL, and meniscal tears. Shoulder instability issues and labral tears are additional examples of problems their team of experts can help with.
Athletes Have Access To:
- AOKC Sports Medicine Specialists
- AOKC Urgent Orthocare - same day in-office appointments
- Our Platinum Patient Program
AOKC Sports Medicine Specialist
Athletic Orthopedics and Knee Center prides itself on providing optimum patient care through working with all ages of active individuals. Our Athletic Orthopedics & Knee Center’s Sports Medicine doctors are some of the most highly respected for their diagnostic, surgical and non-surgical treatment of orthopedic injuries. Our board certified/fellowship trained orthopedic physicians have treated and helped professional, collegiate, recreational, and competitive athletes return to preinjury status. Our sports medicine physicians and clinical team will provide care throughout the injury process from injury prevention education, acute injury care, follow up treatment, and cutting-edge non-surgical and post-surgical rehabilitation. Our physicians also serve as the team physicians several Houston area schools. Our outreach team specializes in communicating with coaches, athletic trainers, nurses and physicians.
Dr. Jensen is a member of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Sports Physicians. A former associate editor of Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, he has co-authored numerous scientific articles in peer-reviews publications, a book for athletes and gymnasts, A Healthy 10!, and a book all about knees, The One Stop Knee Shop. Dr. Jensen has also served as orthopedic consultant to the United States Gymnastic Federation, team physician to the Olympic and Elite Gymnasts, the USA Swimming Foundation, the Association of Tennis Professionals, and orthopedic physician to numerous Olympic and professional athletes. H is also Golf Titleist Certified.
Dr. Jensen has served as the team physician to the following schools:
- University of Missouri athleticsSt. Francis Episcopal School
- St. Francis Episcopal School
- Episcopal High School
- Memorial High School
- Stratford High School
- Saint Thomas High School
- Houston Christian High School
- Presbyterian Schools
- Nimitz High School
AOK Urgent OrthoCare
AOK Urgent OrthoCare is a walk-in service provided by AOKC specialists for the Urgent care of recreational, school, professional sports, including orthopedic injuries from Auto accidents and workers comp. We can handle all accidents and injuries, which include urgent orthopedic care and sports related injuries. Common conditions treated in our walk-in clinic include falls, broken bones and lacerations. For More Information on Auto Accidents and workers comp click here
Acute musculoskeletal injuries that need to be seen include:
- Limited or no range of motion
- Inability to walk
- Hearing or feeling a “pop” and major swelling in a joint
- Obvious deformityPossible concussion
- Possible concussion
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Platinum Patient Program
Any athletes that visit our clinic have automatic access to our Platinum Patient Program, where athletes are treated from start to finish. After signing a HIPAA waiver, our Sports Medicina Physicians and staff, can communicate directly with the school athletic trainers, coaches, and/or parents for immediate follow-up. The program is modeled from collegiate athletic training practices which allows communication with the appropriate school staff to keep the athlete involved in participation when possible and return them to the sport as quickly as possible.
- Athlete specific program, designed to enhance the quality of care provided by our AOKC clinical & physical therapy staff.
- Same Day/Next Day appointments.
- On-site medical care for home games, practices, events & competition.
- On site, sport-specific educational lectures and programming, provided to student athletes, parents, coaches, pertinent school officials, and the community.
- Annual sports physical exams: low cost and provided onsite or we will schedule a day to come to your school.
The Platinum Patient Program also allows for immediate follow-up information on injury diagnosis and participation status provided to:
- Coaches.
- Parents.
- School athletic trainers.
- Return to play protocols.
- Board Certified staff.