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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hand therapy is a specialty practice in orthopedics that focuses not only on the hand but can include the entire upper extremity. The overall goal of hand therapy is to restore as much return of hand/arm use as possible given the patient’s particular condition. The discipline is practiced by occupational and physical therapists. After treating hand and…
Have you ever heard a woman talk about how she experiences a small “leak” when laughing, sneezing, or coughing after childbirth? Perhaps you have experienced this yourself. What you or the person experiencing these “little accidents” should know is that this disorder can be cured. In fact, the cure rate is 80% to be exact. Pregnancy…
Kristina Pattison is passionate about helping runners to move stronger and faster and avoid injury. Have you ever thought about how you run and how your body moves with each foot strike? Running Gait Analysis is the best way to develop a program specific for you. Kristina says “maintaining full joint range of motion and functional stability required…
Coming in a close second to the heart as our body’s most important muscle, the diaphragm serves as our air pump. It attaches to the ribs and spine, doming and relaxing as we exhale, flattening and contracting as we inhale. Due to its attachment to our skeleton, our body position influences how efficiently it can…
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