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12000 Aiken Road
Louisville, KY 40243

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(502) 489-8002

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Day of the Week 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
About

KORT Physical Therapy has been proudly providing the best in rehab since 1987. We know that injuries are never scheduled, but relief can be. If you're injured, tired of having less mobility or experiencing aches and pains, let our licensed clinical experts help. We believe movement is medicine and are committed to helping you get back to work, athletics and daily life. The road to recovery starts here.

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. 

We are proud to serve your community and are committed to providing each person an exceptional experience that promotes healing and recovery in a safe, compassionate environment. Our extended center hours offer the flexibility and convenience of same-day or next-day appointments. Request an appointment and experience the power of physical therapy today.

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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

A Louisville native, Chris earned his bachelor's degree and doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Kentucky. He is a board-certified, orthopedic clinical specialist and completed an orthopedic residency program. He has completed residency training in electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG & NCS), as well as training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound. His clinical interests include general orthopedic injuries and disorders, clinical mentoring and education and diagnostic testing (EMG/NCS and musculoskeletal ultrasound). Chris enjoys being outdoors, at the lake and spending time with his family and three young children.

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.

Branden Leff, P.T., DPT, CSCS

Branden was born in Houston, Texas, but has lived in Kentucky for most of his life. He completed his doctorate in physical therapy degree at Bellarmine University. Branden enjoys treating patients of all ages and ailments but has a passion for treating athletes and those suffering from orthopedic conditions.

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 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.

OrthoVive Joint Health

Dedicated to managing discomfort and loss of function, OrthoVive Joint Health meets you where you are in your osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, journey, treating the condition and extending the life of your joint. Our therapists can enhance the results of non-surgical treatments and when surgery is needed, serve as your guide and coach maximizing the use of your new joint. We support your success through pre-operative education, prehabilitation and post-operative care.  

For more information about OrthoVive, click here. 

 

Pediatric Therapy

We offer multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy services – physical, occupational, speech therapy – to help children reach developmental milestones and their full potential. Therapy methods are typically given in one-on-one sessions, using play-based activities to gain insight into how a child moves, thinks and expresses themselves. Small group therapy also can be helpful for some children to build social skills and communication. Additional specialized programs, such as feeding therapy, sensory/emotional regulation, toe-walking and torticollis, are also available at select locations. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience that enhances each child's participation in desired family, community and school activities.

For more information about our pediatric 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.