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Welcome to Health and Fitness 101, a blog for people who enjoy the Montana lifestyle.
The aim of our blog is to interpret, distill, and then deliver to you the threads that bind physical medicine with applicable health and fitness ideas and principles.
It's all about helping to connect the dots that foster optimal human function and, ultimately, superior performance. Feel better. Perform better.

Missoula Area Events

First Look at Alpine’s Newest and Hottest TV Commercial to Air Soon

Our newest TV commercial at Alpine Physical Therapy answers the question “Why Alpine.” Not a word is spoken in the commercial. But the answers are big. And they’re bold.

For a list of answers to the question “Why Alpine,” view our special section on our clinic website by clicking here.

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Great News for Runners’ Knees

They used to say that over a long period of time, running could end up causing your knees to become arthritic. Interesting. Only a couple years ago, I read where researchers had studied the knee cartilage in runners’ knees and found that the cartilage was thicker than in others who weren’t runners.

Now there’s even [...]

Missoula Marathon Gets a Leg Up (Literally) at Alpine Physical Therapy

To whom would you designate a brand new treatment room painted Grizzly maroon? That might depend on what you place in the room. We’ve got a surprise that we put in the corner. Read on.

We chose to place one of the famous Missoula Marathon mile markers in the corner, a leg no less [...]

Secrets to Longevity

According to 8 decades of research, newly compiled information may be giving us new clues on improving longevity. Surprisingly, they say finding an activity you enjoy doing is more important than simply working out a gym.

Interesting. Having consistently worked out hard for the past 6 years (generally for short periods of time, say 5 [...]

Spring Forward Without the Headache

Sometimes, basic treatments aren’t adequate for some types of headaches. That’s when advanced physical therapy approaches should be considered.

Although not all headaches are created equal, many are successfully treated in physical therapy. In the video that follows, [...]

Now Hiring: Experienced and Certified Pilates Instructor

The Core Studio at Alpine is seeking an experienced Pilates Instructor with PMA certification.

Exercise formats utilize the “GETS” approach, or Group Exercise Training System. The unique structure of the GETS program gives instructors a tailored format, enabling focus on form and progression.

Our physical therapists and Pilates personnel are thrilled with the components of [...]

Alpine South Expansion Nears Completion: Part 2

We’re putting the finishing touches on the nearly 1,200 square feet of additional space we acquired within the Peak Health & Wellness Center. Given the steady and fantastic growth of Alpine Physical Therapy over the past 6 years, we direly needed this additional space. Many thanks to the foresight of the owners of the Peak [...]

Alpine South Expansion Nears Completion: Part 1

We’re putting the finishing touches on the nearly 1,200 square feet of additional space we acquired within the Peak Health & Wellness Center. Given the steady and fantastic growth of Alpine Physical Therapy over the past 6 years, we direly needed this additional space. Many thanks to the foresight of the owners of the Peak [...]

Full Time PT Aide Position at Alpine Physical Therapy

We are currently in need of a full time physical therapy aide at Alpine Physical Therapy.

Alpine is a terrific place to work. Our staff members are top-notch, and they voice many positives about the work environment at Alpine.

Applicants must have the following abilities:

Capable of performing multiple tasks in a busy medical environment. [...]

Fit to Fight Cancer Exercise Program in the News

Our thanks to [...]