Services
Providing a variety of services for active individuals and athletes, St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine combines the expertise of Dr. Michael J. Miller, Sports Medicine Specialist, with outstanding physical therapy and athletic training services. With locations in Edgewood, Florence and Southgate, we are available to serve all your sports medicine needs. For more information, please contact our main office in Edgewood at (859) 301-5600.
Athletic Training
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has provided Dixie Heights High School a Certified Athletic Trainer (AT) to provide free athletic training services. Services include, but are not limited to: injury evaluation, emergency management, preventative care- taping/ bracing/wrapping, and first aid. In additon, your AT is able to determine an appropriate intervention and management plan for athletic injuries including whether or not to refer athletes to a physician. The AT will also communicate with between the injured athlete, physician, coach and family to help insure that everyone involved understands the plan for returning the athlete back to practice and competition safely.
ImPACT
The ImPact Test is a computerized test which can help to measure the cognitive/mental changes that occur when an athlete suffers from a concussion. This test can be used after a concussion to help in determining an athletes return to play guidelines.
Call (859) 301-5600 to schedule your ImPact Baseline today
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy services provided by experienced therapists and athletic trainers who deliver individualized attention to every patient we serve. We offer physical therapy services for a variety of orthopaedic and sports injuries to the foot/heel, ankle, knee, back and neck, elbow and shoulder as well as. We also offer post-surgical physical therapy.
Medical Motion
St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine now offers Enhanced Video Anyalysis for all sports and occupations. The analysis can be used to correct poor mechanics, which can lead to injury, or to just enhance your performance. Whether you are trying to improve your running form ,pitching motion, golf swing or tennis serve , video analysis could help.
Using the latest in video technology, one of our trained physical therapist's will video tape you and provide feedback on how to improve your skill/technique.
For more information, contact Stacy McConnell at (859) 301-5600.
Saturday Morning Injury Clinic
Saturday morning clinics are held at St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine’s Edgewood office every Saturday beginning mid-August and running through the first week in November.
This clinic is offers a comprehensive approach to treatment for high school age athletes. All patients must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Patients can expect to be seen in the office by Dr. Miller with x-ray and PT services available as needed. It's a great way to begin care for injuries without waiting until Monday morning. Wait time is usually minimal, but is greatly dependent on the number of athletes requesting care.
For more information, visit http://www.stelizabeth.com/sportsmedicine/injuryclinics.aspx
Sports Physicals
St. Elizabeth Sports Medicine offers annual pre-participation physical examinations for all Highlands athletes. Athletes can schedule a private physical throughout the summer for $25.00. Physicals will be held at our Edgewood and Florence offices.
Call (859) 301-5600 to schedule an appointment.