As we celebrate Physical Therapy month we are excited to welcome Ryan McCann, PT, DPT, ATC to the MBJ Physical Therapy team. Ryan enjoys working with a variety of orthopedic conditions including post-operative care and overuse injuries with a particular interest in sports-related pathologies. Previous experiences have given him unique insight regarding ACL-reconstruction, tendon pathology,…
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How to deal with a string of nagging injuries
Dr. Amrine gave this patient “beacons of hope” and was quoted in this article “My Quest to Bulletproof Myself Against Injury” written by Matt Skenazy for Outside magazine, June 18, 2021. The article talks about the struggles of a string of nagging injuries, when you hit a certain age, when your body just doesn’t perform…
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How does gardening affect osteoarthritis
April showers bring May flowers and alongside those flowers emerge dried up leaves, weeds, and unidentifiable matter. Many of us dream about gardening, and when the first sunny day comes we are out there with rakes, shovels, spades, and wheelbarrows. We become the weekend warrior gardeners. Moving, lifting, pushing, and pulling feels good initially, but…
National Physical Therapy Month #ChoosePT
October is National Physical Therapy (PT) month, so we wanted to showcase some aspects of Physical Therapy that may be less known to most. 1. Did you know that DPT stands for Doctor of Physical Therapy? That’s right, the DPT behind your therapist’s name means that they have a clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy, and…
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Eccentric Strengthening of the Posterior Chain Muscles The single-leg dead lift is one of our favorite exercises for beginning eccentric strengthening of the posterior chain muscles of the hip. Here are some tips to make sure you’re performing this correctly. make sure you keep the leg you’re standing on relatively straight, but do not lockout…
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Rehabilitation at our Outpatient Surgery Center
The community may be wondering what differences to expect from the Missoula Bone & Joint outpatient surgery center. This outpatient center allows us the capability to perform surgeries which are traditionally performed in a hospital inpatient setting. Rehabilitation services are onsite to provide patient care following the surgery in order to assist each and every…
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Telehealth option at your orthopedic clinic
See a Health Care Provider from the comfort and safety of your home In this time of change and turbulence, we are making changes to provide continuity of care for our existing patients and establishing relationships with new patients. That’s why we’re pleased to announce our Telehealth option. You can now meet face-to-face with your…
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Springtime Senior Wellness Fair in Missoula – Stay healthy in your senior years!
Understanding your health in your senior years allows you to maintain independence and continue participating in things that bring you joy. Missoula Bone & Joint in collaboration with IPHARM, The University of Montana School of Physical Therapy and the Missoula Senior Center is putting on a spring senior health fair on Thursday March 26th at…
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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Arthroscopic Posterior Cruciate Ligament Repair Surgery
Doctor Michael Wright, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon, is joined by Scott Doherty, Physician Assistant, at Missoula Bone & Joint Surgery Center. Dr. Wright was on his way into surgery to perform a Posterior Cruciate Ligament, PCL, repair of the knee joint. The knee is structurally complex. It is held together by four ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) and two tendons…
