The Montana Senior Olympics was held in Missoula, Montana in September 2021. Senior means anyone over the age of 50. We may smirk at 50 being a “senior”, but the reality is if we don’t continue to keep our bodies conditioned for the activities we wish to pursue from the ages of 30 or 40,…
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Back doing what I love after surgery
Experienced surgeons in Missoula, Montana Surgery is a big decision no matter what the injury is. With some acute injuries the decision is easier because surgery is the only option for an optimal recovery, for example rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, or a complex bone fracture. Other joint pain may be chronic, which means that…
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…
Sports Medicine – not just for athletes
Dr. Wright was interviewed on the Providence Health Talk. Here is a summary of what he had to say about Sports Medicine and how it can help to keep people participating in their desired activities pain-free. With so many people who like to work hard and play hard in this region sports medicine is an…
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…
Athletic Trainers in our Montana community
Missoula Bone & Joint employs a team of licensed and certified athletic trainers to work in our sports medicine outreach program. You may meet an Athletic Trainer working in our orthopedic clinic providing education and instruction pre and post injury. But where you will most likely find them is at local high school sporting events and practices…
Where is your pain? How can we help?
Anyone who is physically active is inevitably subject to an 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 to do. At Missoula Bone & Joint, our sports medicine…
Get to know your Doc!
Dr. Gary Willstein is a board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Physician who specializes in total joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder, sports medicine, fracture care and general orthopedics. Dr. Willstein brings years of orthopedic experience to the team at Missoula Bone & Joint. He has worked closely with his Physician Assistant, Wade Hudson,…
Dr. Amrine on Health Talk
Dr. Amrine was the special guest on KGVO Health Talk sponsored by Community Medical Center. Listen in to hear more about sports medicine and youth sports in Missoula, Montana.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaIrppwrqGU.