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12000 Aiken Road
Louisville, KY 40243

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Phone (502) 489-5002

Fax

(502) 489-8002

Hours

Monday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday:

7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday:

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Featured Services

Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Hand Therapy

Athletic Training Services

Sports Medicine

Work Conditioning

Lower Extremity Orthotics

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About

KORT is Kentucky's premier provider of outpatient physical and occupational therapy specializing in orthopedics, sports and industrial medicine. Since 1987, KORT has provided clinical and customer service excellence to patients in our centers, at employer sites and with high school, college and professional sports teams.

Our extended center hours offer you the flexibility of before work or after work appointments. With the convenience of same-day or next-day appointments, you can begin your recovery right away. With more than 70 centers throughout Kentuckiana to serve you, you'll be sure to find one close to your home or office. In addition to treating a variety of general outpatient orthopedic diagnoses, we also offer electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS) and musculoskeletal ultrasound to aid in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of our patients.

Clinical excellence, caring, convenience - that's what you deserve and that's what you'll get at The Best in Rehab.

Our Team

Stephanie Johnson, P.T., DPT, Center Director

Stephanie earned a doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 2008 and bachelor's degree in exercise science from the College of Charleston in 2005. She is the clinical director and is certified in vestibular rehabilitation, concussion management, trigger point dry needling and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. Her clinical interests include treating the dizzy patient and those with orthopedic injuries. Stephanie enjoys playing tennis and spending time with her husband and three children.

Chris Distler, P.T., DPT, OCS

Chris is a Louisville native. He earned a bachelor's degree and doctorate of physical therapy at the University of Kentucky. Chris completed an orthopedic residency program and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Kentucky Physical Therapy Association. His clinical interests include general orthopedic injuries and disorders, hands-on therapy and helping patients meet their goals for recovery. Chris enjoys running, playing soccer, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Christine Brightwell, P.T., DPT, OCS

Christine received a doctorate of physical therapy in 2015 from Mount St. Joseph University and bachelor's degree in exercise science and kinesiology in 2011 from Miami University. Christine is an orthopedic certified specialist and has certifications in trigger point dry needling and vestibular rehabilitation. She is also part of KORT's Net Health Bootcamp team, helping to teach documentation and billing/coding to our clinicians. She is certified to perform functional capacity evaluations and treat temporomandibular disorders. Christine enjoys playing tennis and working with volunteers, undergraduate students and physical therapy students working toward licensure.

Nolan May, P.T., DPT

Nolan grew up in Louisville and graduated from Bellarmine University with a doctorate in physical therapy. He also attended Bellarmine for undergraduate studies and was a member of the baseball team. His clinical interests include general orthopedic conditions, sport injuries and manual therapy. Nolan enjoys running, weightlifting, watching Louisville sports and spending time with family and friends.

Hannah Nelms, P.T., DPT

Hannah is a Bellarmine University graduate with a doctorate in physical therapy and bachelor's in health science. She founded Bellarmine University Dance Company, which continues to be a successful registered student organization. Along with her leadership of BUDC, she also served as a board member on her class council throughout her time in the physical therapy program. Hannah enjoys teaching dance to all ages, making sure her dog, Koda, get lots of exercise, as well as attending live concerts and performances. Hannah's clinical interests include orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics and working with those involved in the creative or performing arts.

Amanda L. Edsell, OTR/L, CHT

Amanda graduated from Spalding University in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, and received board certification in hand therapy in 2008 from the Hand Therapy Certification Commission. Amanda is certified to perform augmented soft tissue mobilization, functional capacity evaluations and is trained in the application of kinesio taping. She specializes in treatment of the upper extremity, custom splint fabrication and work conditioning. She joined our KORT team in 2004. Amanda enjoys hiking, camping, traveling adventures and being involved in her daughter's school activities and sports.

Hannah Martin, PTA

Hannah graduated from the University of Cincinnati-Clermont with her associates degree in physical therapy assistant in 2021, and a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Kentucky in 2016. Her clinical interests include orthopedics, sports injuries and geriatrics. In her free time she enjoys cuddling her dog, Lucky, exploring new cities with friends and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats and Jacksonville Jaguars.

All Services

Services

ACL Program
Arthritis / Osteoarthritis Program
Athletic Training Services
Cancer Rehabilitation
Concussion Rehabilitation
Dry Needling
Ergonomic Programs
Fall Prevention Program
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Foot Orthotics
Functional Movement Screen
Hand Therapy
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Lower Extremity Orthotics
Manual Therapy
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Pain Management
Pelvic Health
Physical Therapy
Post-Offer Employment Testing
Recovery and Reconditioning
Spine Program
Sports Medicine
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning

Care Delivery

In-home Physical Therapy
Telerehab

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Success Stories

Shiva Rallapalli

Shiva Rallapalli, an avid mountaineer, got caught in a high-wind, whiteout storm while climbing Denali. The conditions caused Shiva to be thrown from a cliff down a glacier drop off. Shiva sustained a shoulder dislocation and fracture injury. He made a sling and the three-day mountain decent began. Shiva's injury required surgery. And, after the repair, he began physical therapy. Physical Therapist Grace Galyon understood the type of patient she was working with as well as his goals to get back to climbing. Grace tailored a program that addressed all Shiva's post-operative needs. Her personable approach helped him move through the process. "I enjoy mountaineering and staying physically fit by working out. I was unable to enjoy any of these activities during my rehabilitation," he said. "However, I experienced a turning point about three months in and am now well on my way to getting back to mountaineering this summer."

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Programs

Specialized programs vary by location. Contact us today for more information.

CoreVia Pelvic Health

CoreVia Pelvic Health is a specialized program providing care — and relief — to men, women and children. Our patients have access to specially trained pelvic health physical therapists.

CoreVia’s hallmark is advanced clinical expertise and timely access that enables our team to assess and treat symptoms related to pelvic health conditions.

For more information about CoreVia, click here.

Hand Therapy

Our certified hand therapists (CHT) provide comprehensive and industry-leading treatment for hand, wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder injuries or conditions. Our team will work with you to create an individualized program to return you to work, life and athletics as soon as possible.

For more information about hand therapy services, click here.

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation

ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation is the first nationwide comprehensive oncology rehabilitation program of its kind. ReVital focuses on helping individuals with cancer, and those in recovery, live better lives. Our highly trained therapists lead a specialized rehabilitation program that helps manage the side effects of cancer and its treatment.

For more information about ReVital, click here.

Select Sports Center of Excellence

When you need dedicated, sports-specific care, look to our Select Sports Centers of Excellence (COE). Our COE designation conveys the highest quality in sports medicine delivery. It's an endorsement of expertise in sports as a clinical practice.

In these centers, you'll work with specially trained sports medicine physical therapists. Their advanced clinical skills and sports experience can help all levels of athletes.

For more information about Select Sports COE, click here.