Jammed fingers happen when a blunt force strikes the end of a finger. Basketballs or volleyballs are common culprits of the blunt force. The ligament at the finger’s middle knuckle hyperextends (stretches beyond normal) and becomes stretched or torn. The finger can appear bruised, red or swollen. It may be bent or crooked, or it…
If you’re on social media, you’ve likely seen a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s page or video — promoting a program, educating their followers or demonstrating recipes. You might think the terms are interchangeable, but there are key distinctions to be made. What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? Here are the things that set…
Traveling as much as 40 mph on top of a 1,000-pound animal is a risky business, leaving the jockeys who ride as one with thoroughbred racehorses vulnerable to injuries from falls, collisions, rearing in the starting gate and other dangerous situations. The most common jockey injuries are orthopedic soft-tissue injuries. A four-year study of jockeys…
Norton Healthcare and Churchill Downs announced today that Norton Healthcare will be the official medical provider of the world-renowned race track. As part of the agreement, Norton Sports Health will provide medical support for jockeys. Norton Healthcare will hire two sports medicine-trained physicians to be on-site for the spring and fall meets, including the Kentucky…
If your kid is a student-athlete, it’s time to get to know their athletic trainer. The role of an athletic trainer (AT) in all sports is to be a critical component to an athlete’s success — both on and off the field or court. ATs prevent, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate injuries and illnesses ranging from…
Bellarmine University and Norton Healthcare announced plans that will expand their partnerships in sports medicine, campus wellness and nursing. This new 5-year, $2.4 million partnership will ensure the health of the campus community while also expanding and diversifying the regional workforce. This is the largest partnership in Bellarmine’s history. “I want to thank the Norton…
Norton Healthcare has opened a comprehensive sports performance and health and wellness facility unlike any other in the region. The new Norton Sports Health Performance & Wellness Center offers state-of-the-art technology and training for elite and high school athletes, as well as programming and workout space for casual exercisers and those new to fitness. The…
When was the last time you ran on a track? Maybe high school? Maybe never? Track running can be helpful if you are training for a half of full marathon. It helps build endurance, speed, pacing and stride. Track work is the newest addition to the Norton Sports Health training program for the Kentucky Derby…
If you are getting back into running after a hiatus during the pandemic, getting to the starting line after a long pause may seem challenging. Here are some ways to get back into the habit. It’s important to acknowledge that many of us have been unable to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic for a…
Sports medicine’s focus on player health and prompt care for in-game injuries was highlighted in October when the University of Louisville’s Marshon Ford was tackled during a second-quarter play. Chad E. Smith, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician with Norton Sports Health, was on hand for an X-ray and a subsequent computed tomography (CT)…
How long to ice an injury depends on when you were injured and the severity of the injury. If swelling and inflammation last more than 48 hours, you may have a more serious injury. Do not ignore it. If you are experiencing continued tenderness, inflammation or redness, it’s time to see a health care provider….
Student-athletes may face unique challenges when it comes to educational, cultural, and psycho-social experiences. A collaboration among Norton Sports Health, the University of Louisville athletics department, KORT physical therapy and Jefferson County Public Schools is helping educate student-athletes, parents, athletic trainers, administrators and coaches about mental health issues faced by student-athletes. Trends in mental health…
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