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SPORTS MEDICINE

Sports Medicine Physicians in Western Montana

At Missoula Bone & Joint, our team of sports medicine doctors treats all levels and ages of athletes: fitness enthusiasts and weekend warriors; youth athletes participating in school sports; amateur or professional athletes competing in team or individual sports.

Anyone who is physically active is inevitably subject to a sports-related injury. Injuries can be the result of an accident, overuse, poor mechanics, faulty or inadequate equipment, or simply bad luck. In any case, it’s never fun to be sidelined from doing what you love.

Our goal is to get you back to your game as quickly and safely as possible, returning you to your previous level of play – or better. Our sports medicine specialists have many years of experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of sports-related injuries from head to toe. Some of the most common athletic injuries include:

Not only will we help you recover from an athletic injury, but also teach you how to prevent the injury from happening again. Injury prevention includes:

  • Educating you about why and how your injury occurred
  • Understanding body mechanics
  • Sport-specific tips for strength training, conditioning, and proper technique

Overuse and fatigue are some of the most common reasons for sports-related injuries. Continuing physical activity when your body is weak or in pain is never smart, and “pushing through it” can only lead to injury and a longer time off for recovery than proactively taking time to rest and recharge your body.

In addition, our sports medicine program features:

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Approximately 90 percent of all sports injuries are nonsurgical in nature. At MBJ, Dr. Rob Amrine offers primary care for athletes. Following his family medicine residency, he completed a sports medicine fellowship, qualifying him to diagnose and treat any type of nonsurgical sports injury, such as ankle sprains, joint injuries, dislocations, minor fractures, overuse injuries, osteoarthritis, and concussions.

Dr. Amrine helps athletes manage medical problems and acute illnesses, makes return-to-play decisions for injured or ill athletes, performs pre-participation sports physicals, gives advice regarding nutrition and supplements, and more. He works closely with our orthopedic surgeons to coordinate care in the event that surgery becomes necessary.

In addition, Dr. Amrine specializes in caring for endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and swimmers. He treats common overuse injuries that affect endurance athletes (e.g., shin splints, stress fractures, rotator cuff tendonitis, anterior knee pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, iliotibial band friction syndrome, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis) and helps them correct their technique, improve biomechanics, prevent injuries, and enhance nutrition.

For your convenience, MBJ offers orthopedic services to help you recover and rehabilitate any sports injury, including on-site physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, casting and durable medical equipment, and an outpatient surgery center for necessary surgical procedures.

Missoula Bone & Joint is committed to delivering the most comprehensive sports medicine services in Western Montana. To schedule an appointment with one of our sports injury specialists, call us today at (406) 721-4436 or request an appointment online.

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TESTIMONIALS

"I was very pleased with my visit. With no appointment, I was seen right away. In and out in a timely manner. "

June 2, 2020

"I was pleased with the doctor's diagnosis and prognosis. I am looking forward to getting my right foot repaired."

May 30, 2020

"My visit went well considering these times. Dr. was helpful and knowledgeable of my issue."

May 30, 2020

"I think everybody took such great care of me and I appreciate it so much. They were all so professional. It was very good. Thank you so much."

May 29, 2020

"All staff that I observed while I was there demonstrated safety and care for patients in this difficult time due to COVID-19. From the moment entering the entrance, front desk personnel were professional but established boundaries. The doctor was thorough and together we established a plan of care for optimal healing of my left shoulder."

May 31, 2020

"The exercises my therapist gave me started helping right away. I could feel a difference right away. She also supported me in where my body and my abilities are right now...helping me to be patient and work with what I've got right now, building on that for later. One step at a time, no need to rush."

May 31, 2020

"My physical therapy sessions have been helpful. I feel confident doing my exercises and if I have any concerns, my therapists are extremely helpful."

May 31, 2020

"I appreciate the medical knowledge and efficiency ... and helpful, courteous approach that everyone took during my visit."

May 27, 2020

"I cannot express how thankful I am for always having such warm and caring customer service. From start to finish of every visit each admin, nurse and provider treat me with the utmost care and attention! Your team truly has it all!"

May 22, 2020

"The staff at the new Bone and Joint Surgery Center were the best!! It was truly a great experience and would definitely recommend them. Thank you."

May 20, 2020

"I really appreciate all of the nurses and staff who cared for me before and after my surgery. I also appreciated the follow-up call. It eased my anxiety and I felt important as a patient. "

May 7, 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

Walk-In Urgent Care remains OPEN for those unexpected orthopedic conditions. If you do need to call ahead please use the Urgent Care direct phone line (406) 829-5581. Please do not bring children to our clinic unless the patient is a minor. All people arriving at our clinic are being screened and safety procedures are in effect.

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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… 

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Missoula Bone & Joint provides comprehensive orthopedic care in Western Montana. Our highly experienced orthopedic surgeons specialize in the following surgical procedures: general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, foot & ankle surgery, elbow surgery, hand surgery, wrist surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, spine surgery and SI joint surgery. Missoula Bone and Joint Surgery Center offers the following services and programs: Physical Therapy, Urgent Care, Surgery Center, Wellness Program, Bone Health Clinic,  Athletic Training Outreach Program, and a Sports Performance Group.