Norton Sports Health
Norton Sports Health is the official health care provider of the Louisville Cardinals. Norton Sports Health also is the official sports health provider for Bellarmine University athletics, more than a dozen Jefferson County Public Schools high schools and Louisville Bats baseball.
We provide care for Louisville’s elite athletes as well as older adults and weekend warriors. Our goal is to get you back to the activities you enjoy.
- Norton Sports Health specialists are trained and experienced in caring for sports-related injuries and conditions.
- Our team includes orthopedists, neurologists, primary care physicians, certified athletic trainers and physical therapists.
- Our providers work together to offer advanced care for athletes and individuals of all ages.
- We design customized programs that meet your specific needs and help get you back to your active lifestyle.
- Our sports health specialists serve as medical directors for the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon/Marathon.
- We provide athletic trainers to high schools and colleges in Louisville and Southern Indiana.
Our experienced team’s primary areas of focus include:
Why choose Norton Sports Health
The quality of care at Norton Sports Health is second to none in the Louisville area. Our program is unique because we are able to address any athlete’s need through our multidisciplinary approach. We have surgeons who are trained in focused areas and sports physicians who provide precise diagnoses. Our team understands the value of top-quality care and seeks to contribute to the next generation of care through clinical trials, research and training.
What We Treat
The Norton Sports Health specialists treat a full range of conditions. Our multidisciplinary team offers services to meet the needs of athletes and active individuals of all ages.
Our Partners
From high school to college and beyond, from 5k’s to Ironman, Norton Sports Health works with community and national partners to keep you active.
Performance
Our sports health specialists provide programs to optimize your performance. Join our team at a clinic or training run.
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