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Diva Day hit a record number of registrants at 905 this year. The race was good by report of the many participants as the rain decided to subside. This wonderful event promotes women in many ways: from raising breast cancer awareness, to general fitness, to women’s businesses, and so much more. Alpine Physical Therapy and [...] A free exercise program minimizes side effects of cancer treatment and helps patients and survivors stay fit. “This program really allow a perfect opportunity for people to learn how to safely return to a fitness program in a supportive group and also stay healthy while they’re fighting cancer,” says Sam Schmidt, Physical Therapist and Fit [...] Several of our physical therapists at Alpine Physical Therapy are skilled in the application of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Although the treatment may be somewhat uncomfortable at first, it is highly effective in releasing tissue adhesions and scar tissue that contribute to tendonitis, chronic pain, and sport- or work-related injuries. The original form [...] When you spend a lot of money to learn a new method of helping relieve pain . . . and it works . . . you get pretty excited and want to tell the world. That’s all fine and dandy, but talk to me in a year. Is it still all it’s cracked up to [...] My thanks to another of Alpine’s star physical therapy aides, Lindsy Campbell, for this fast-action and informative article on cyclocross. What she won’t mention to you is that she’s tearin’ it up . . . usually in front of the pack! Read on . . . *********** Fall is here; you can feel the crispness [...] Diva Day hit a record number of registrants at 905 this year. The race was good by report of the many participants as the rain decided to subside. This wonderful event promotes women in many ways: from raising breast cancer awareness, to general fitness, to women’s businesses, and so much more. Alpine Physical Therapy and [...] On Saturday September 24th Alpine Physical Therapy staffed the medical aid tent at the Mountain West Cross Country Classic Race. There were about 1,800 runners competing on a gorgeous fall day at the University of Montana’s premier golf course-come-cross country course. We had a rather exciting day doing our best to triage the various acute [...] Alpine Physical Therapy recently launched the Wellness Program at Alpine. Designed by physical therapists, the program is focused on specific physical therapy patients and overseen by our team of physical therapists. Take a moment to view a brief video by the developer of our Wellness Program, Leah Versteegen, DPT. Learn how this program adds value [...] Hanging precariously 30 feet from the hard surface of the earth never felt so good, especially when it had to do with building teamwork. The ropes course challenge provided by Missoula Parks and Recreation is nothing short of a rush. Additionally, it offers a unique team building activity that quickly takes your group to a [...] What do you get when you add one burpee everyday for 100 days? First of all, what the heck is a burpee? To begin, stand tall and then jump horizontally onto the ground onto your hands, using your arms to slow your fall. After your chest meets the ground, quickly push up with your arms, [...] |
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