LOUISVILLE, Ky. – After spending two-and- a-half weeks in the care of UofL Health, University of Virginia running back Perris Jones is leaving Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and headed home to Virginia.
The senior running back was injured during the Cavaliers’ game against Louisville game on Nov. 9 at L&N Stadium.
Jones was aided by the quick response of the UofL Health – Sports Medicine team on the sideline of the game and throughout his care. Jones underwent spine surgery at UofL Hospital, followed by physical and occupational therapy at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute.
From the football field through surgery and rehab, the comprehensive and integrated system of care has contributed to Jones’ recovery success.
Jones has made tremendous progress and is now healthy for travel and will continue his rehabilitation journey in Virginia.
Additional media coverage:
- UVA RB Perris Jones heads home 3 weeks after spinal injury (ESPN)
- Virginia RB Perris Jones walks out of Louisville hospital after spinal surgery, rehab (Associated Press)
- Virginia’s Perris Jones heads home to continue rehab from spinal injury (The Washington Post)
- Perris Jones Discharged From Frazier Rehab Institute, Returning Home to Virginia (Sports Illustrated)
- Virginia RB Perris Jones is heading home: ‘This is a young guy who doesn’t stop’ (247 Sports)
- Virginia RB Perris Jones walks out of Louisville hospital after spinal surgery, rehab (Fox Sports)
- Weeks after frightening football injury, Virginia’s Perris Jones heads home an inspiration (WDRB)
- Virginia football player injured during UofL game leaves Louisville rehab center (WLKY)
- UVA football player Perris Jones released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute (WAVE)
- Perris Jones heads home after being released from Frazier Rehabilitation Institute (WHAS)
- Perris Jones, Virginia RB who suffered scary injury vs. Louisville, discharged from hospital (Courier Journal)
- An ‘eternally grateful’ Perris Jones released from hospital, returns home (UVA Today)
