Sports Health Services
Norton Sports Health, a part of Norton Healthcare, provides comprehensive, orthopedic and sports medicine for athletes and active individuals of all ages. Norton Sports Health has fellowship-trained physicians in sports medicine. Our expertise allows us to provide comprehensive care to athletes of all levels. Norton Sports Health patients include professional, collegiate and high school competitors, as well as people who try to stay fit.
No Matter Your Activity Level – We Can Help
Sports injuries often require repairing bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, muscles and joints. Our team specializes in arthroscopic surgery and other minimally invasive surgical procedures and rehabilitative strategies. Our aim is to help you return to — and perhaps even surpass — your level of athletic performance prior to your injury.
Norton Sports Health features a team of highly trained sports medicine specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, nonsurgical orthopedic specialists, neurologists, physiatrists and a sports psychologist. These specialists work together with sports nutritionists, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses and other care providers to design a customized program just for you.
What We Treat
How to get back into running marathons or minis
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. [...]
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Player injured in second quarter returns to play in the fourth quarter
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 […]
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How long to ice an injury
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 […]
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Partnership series addresses mental health and performance in student-athletes
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 […]
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Athletes take risks with DIY summer strength and conditioning plans
An athlete’s summer conditioning program should strike a balance between the need for physical and mental rest and the desire to stay in shape. The temptation to wander into a nearby gym and use whatever […]
Read Full Story
How to get back into running marathons or minis
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. [...]
Read Full Story
Player injured in second quarter returns to play in the fourth quarter
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 […]
Read Full Story
How long to ice an injury
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 […]
Read Full Story
Partnership series addresses mental health and performance in student-athletes
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 […]
Read Full Story
Athletes take risks with DIY summer strength and conditioning plans
An athlete’s summer conditioning program should strike a balance between the need for physical and mental rest and the desire to stay in shape. The temptation to wander into a nearby gym and use whatever […]
Read Full Story
