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Well, here is where my story begins. I started out as a patient at Missoula Bone & Joint (MBJ) 22 years ago. I had an accident that left me with a crushed right foot. I was referred to Dr. Jarrett at Missoula Bone & joint. The care I received was outstanding! I thought to myself,…
As winter approaches and the snow accumulates, the ground becomes more uneven and it is important to prepare for winter and ensure that our footwear is providing adequate stability. Megan Bolin, a physical therapist at Missoula Bone & Joint recommends that you wear a stable shoe or boot that has a firm heel counter, is…
Each October is an opportunity to raise awareness about the numerous benefits of physical therapy (PT) during National Physical Therapy Month. We have a very talented group of physical therapists at Missoula Bone & Joint who all enjoy working closely with their patients to empower them to achieve their lifestyle goals. They use evidence-based, patient-centered care…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Functional Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention used by physical therapists that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. A trigger point describes a taut band of skeletal muscle located within a larger…
With the last name of Scott, it will surprise no one that a part of my family heritage is Scottish. I will declare it loudly and proudly, and with the exception of haggis, I embrace the unique aspects of Scottish culture: bagpipes, fish and chips, kilts, Arbroath smokies, and Scottish Highland dancing! For several…
The word “posture” often conjures flashbacks to adolescence with a motherly voice exhorting you to “stand up straight!” As a physical therapist I often hear patient’s say “I have awful posture” or “I try to maintain good posture”. These statements beg the question, what is good posture? Good posture is not a spot…
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