Norton Brownsboro, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics, Sports - Shoulder

Norton Orthopedic Institute surgeon performs new robotic-assisted shoulder replacement

New robotic technology has arrived at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. Justin M. Givens, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute, is among the first five surgeons in the country — and…

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Neurosciences, Sports Health

Norton Sports Health helps Churchill Downs jockey complete monthslong return to ride

For Keith Asmussen, it’s a typical day in the office. A wake-up call before the sunrise, followed by a 4 a.m. drive to the backside of Churchill Downs. Cloaked in…

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Nonsurgical Orthopedics, Orthopedics, Sports Health

Norton Orthopedic Institute welcomes new doctor to Elizabethtown

Norton Orthopedic Institute has named a new physician to join its office in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Victor J. Kremser, M.D., will return to Hardin County as a nonsurgical orthopedic physician to…

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Sports Health

What to eat before a workout

If you are looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle or enhance your fitness routine, you may be wondering what to eat before a workout. Proper nutrition is crucial for optimal…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Norton Sports Health delivers cold tubs to area high schools in daylong dash

For thousands of area high school athletes, the summer months mean lots of time on the field, practicing for upcoming fall sports seasons. While the hours of practice through the…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

Norton Healthcare athletic trainers working hands-on at Kentucky Derby for first time

On May 4, 2024, Louisville will make history when it celebrates the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. The glitz, glamour and tradition of the day will culminate in one…

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Sports Health

Older adults’ guide to improving muscle tone and building muscle after age 60

Strength at every ageFor older adults, there are many benefits to beginning a strength training routine, and improving muscle tone is an important aspect of physical fitness while aging. It’s…

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Sports Health

5 types of exercises older adults can do every day

Making exercise approachable: A guide for older adultsRegular exercise for older adults is one of the best ways to enhance and improve physical health and mental well-being when aging. There…

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Sports Health

Why strength and resistance training can help you as you age

The importance of building muscle as we age Strength and resistance training can play an important role in healthy aging. The aging process is often associated with a decline in…

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Arm and Hand, Elbow, Hand and Wrist, Orthopedics, Sports Health

How to prevent golfer’s elbow

Golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive motion that wears on the soft tissue near the elbow. Known clinically as medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow can happen to anyone. Golfer’s elbow is…

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KDF Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

After 20 years of running, this Louisville couple prepares for another miniMarathon

EDITOR’S NOTE _ This article was first published in April 2023 as Anne and John Laun trained for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon. It’s the story of how…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Sports Health

MLB pitcher Brandon Pfaadt returns home to Louisville to train for the upcoming baseball season

It’s 10 a.m., just a few days before Christmas. Several people have braved the December cold. Their destination — the Norton Sports Health Performance & Wellness Center. Some are older…

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