Amie Schillinger is a certified physician assistant specializing in sports medicine, spine evaluation, and orthopedic urgent care. She enjoys helping patients learn about their acute and/or chronic condition or injury, and provides the best treatment options for optimal healing and return to activity. She believes strongly in individualized care for each patient. Sports medicine specialists…
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Orthopedic Urgent Care in Missoula, Montana
How to choose an Urgent Care Center When you experience urgent health issues, unexpected injuries, or unexpected joint pain, that fall short of the necessity to go to an emergency room, the expanding field of urgent care centers are there to serve you. Urgent care centers can often be easier to access and will see…
Athletic Trainers at Missoula Bone & Joint
Missoula Bone & Joint employs a team of licensed and certified athletic trainers to work in our sports medicine outreach program. You will most likely meet an athletic trainer on your visit today; either as your OA or in the physician extender position. Where you will most likely find them is at local high school…
Walking in a winter wonder (…if I might fall) land
Ah, look out at the gorgeous snow covered mountains and the splendor of winter’s majesty…and ice on the roads and walkways that can present serious risk of slips and falls. To improve safety and reduce your risk of falls and injury, here are some tips to consider: PLAN AHEAD Wear warm clothing that can keep…
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Sports Physicals for school athletes
It’s that time of year for middle school and high school athletes to get a sports physical before the coming year of athletic pursuits. Now is the best time to contact your primary care provider for this consultation. Did you know that Dr. Rob Amrine at Missoula Bone & Joint is a primary care sports…
Bunion Joint Pain
Hallux valgus, or commonly known as Bunion, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the big toe. The base of the bone in your big toe (proximal phalanx) meets with the head of the metatarsal bone in your foot to form the metatarsophalangeal joint. Ligaments connect the two bones together for stability. …
What is ACI?
Autogenous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) is a procedure used to treat painful cartilage defects, primarily in the knee. This procedure is best suited for young patients without preexisting arthritis in their joint. The procedure is performed in two stages. In the first stage, a small sample of cartilage is harvested during knee arthroscopy. The sample is…
How can core strength help prevent joint pain?
Whether sitting, standing, or moving about, core strength is important for overall function and movement of our bodies. Often times when trying to improve core strength, variations of abdominal crunches come to mind. However, there are more functional and effective exercises to help you achieve the increased core strength you’re looking for. The area…
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Sports Medicine Athletic Training in Montana
Athletic training (AT) in the United States began in 1881. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association was formed in 1950 to govern the profession. Many of us growing up did not have access to an Athletic Trainer or understood the importance of this health care profession. We had health care professionals or “team docs” that would…
Sports Physicals at Missoula Bone and Joint
Fall sports will be here before you know it! Get ahead of the game and schedule your sports physical at Missoula Bone & Joint today. Dr. Rob Amrine is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician who provides comprehensive sports physicals for high school athletes. Check with your insurance to see if this service can be covered as…
