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	Advanced Women's Health Physical Therapy at Alpine. By Tara Mund, DPT. Providing specialized women's health physical therapy requires amassing additional education, experience, along with a personal drive to provide passionate and considerate care. Meet Alpine's expert in women's health physical therapy, Tara Mund, DPT. Click here to view.
	Update on Primal Reflex Release Technique. By Brent Dodge, PT. Join Brent and discover all that's new at Alpine Physical Therapy in the area of Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT). Click here to view. Also, be sure to visit Brent's earlier video podcast on the topic by clicking here.
	The Wellness Program at Alpine. By Leah Versteegen, DPT. Join Leah, the developer of our Wellness Program, as she describes how this program adds value for many of our physical therapy patients at Alpine Physical Therapy. Click here to view.
	Injury Prevention for Runners. By Angela Listug-Vap, DPT. Angela was interviewed by Dr. Brad Pickhardt on KPAX to get her advice for runners on how to prevent running injuries. Click here to view.
	Core Studio Update. By Brent Dodge, PT. Discover how the Core Studio at Alpine integrates CoreAlign and Pilates methods within a rehab center and why people are attracted to intelligent exercises like these approaches afford. Click here to view.
	Court Sports Clinic at Alpine. By Leah Versteegen, DPT. Join Leah for a discussion of ways that Alpine's physical therapists are helping court sport players reduce injury and improve their performance. Click here to view.
	New Trends in Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation. By Brace Hayden, DPT. Join Alpine physical therapist Brace Hayden in a recent interview on the topic of rehabilitation for ankle sprains with Dr. Randale Sechrest, MD. Click here to view.
	Fitness for 50 and Further. By Brent Dodge, PT. Peoples' fitness needs change at and beyond the 50 year mark. Know what changes are occurring in your body and how you can apply an "anti-aging" model using focused fitness concepts. Click here to view.
	CoreAlign™ Update By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Get the latest information on all that’s new with CoreAlign™ at Alpine Physical Therapy. Join physical therapists Brent Dodge and Sam Schoeneman as they discuss how this new exercise technology is impacting patients, sports participants, and exercise enthusiasts. Click here to view.
	New Science, New Treatments for Knee Cap Problems. By Leah Versteegen, DPT. Leah describes new findings and treatments for knee cap problems that yield better and faster results. Click here to view.
	Manual Therapy for Shoulder Problems. By Angela Listug-Vap, DPT. When specialized manual therapy treatments for shoulder problems are administered by expert manual physical therapists, people get results. Click here to view.
	Intensity Interval Training. By Brent Dodge, PT. Get a step-by-step way to exercise effectively and efficiently with a workout that takes about 4 minutes and that you can start today and do almost anywhere. Click here to view. Download the timer for doing triple 20s. Download the timer for doing double 30s. (Be sure to check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program.)
	Meet a Master Physical Therapy Clinician. By Angela Listug-Vap, DPT. Few physical therapists go on to tackle advanced residency training. Actually only 3% do. Fewer yet achieve "Fellow" status. Alpine's Angela Listug-Vap has accomplished both. This interview with Dr. Randale Sechrest unveils the details of attaining this level of clinical excellence and how it translates into expert care. Click here to view. Click here to read more about it.
	Treating Face and Jaw Pain. By Brace Hayden, DPT. People with headaches, jaw pain, or even face pain, may not be aware that some physical therapists have a strong interest and background in treating these maladies. Join Brace Hayden as he discusses ways to evaluate and treat these conditions. Click here to view.
	Alpine’s Use of IASTM. By Brace Hayden, DPT. Join Brace as he discusses a revitalized form of massage used at Alpine, called IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization). Click here to view.
	CoreAlign® in the News. By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Local news station KECI was on location at Alpine recently and covered a story about our introduction of CoreAlign® to the rehab and fitness world. Click here to view.
	CoreAlign at Alpine Physical Therapy. By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Here we proudly announce brand new technology in the world of rehab and fitness, the CoreAlign®. At Alpine, we've established ourselves as one of the first clinics in the US to embrace this powerful new approach. Here we interview inventor Jonathan Hoffman, and we introduce our first-ever certification course for all our physical therapists at Alpine. Click here to view.
	Update from the Annual American Academy Conference. By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. Angela recently attended the annual conference of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Find out the two "hot" pieces of information she took away form the event and how that will impact our work at Alpine. Click here to view.
	Manual Physical Therapy. By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. Join master clinician Angela Listug-Vap for an insightful talk on the ins and outs of manual physical therapy. For additional information on manual physical therapy, visit the website of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists at www.AAOMPT.org. Click here to view.
	Sports Biomechanics. By Leah Versteegen, DPT. Sports enthusiasts work hand in hand with physical therapists to assess the biomechanics of their body as it relates to their sport. Leah discusses the specialized evaluation and treatments she uses to maximize sports performance and to reduce injuries. Click here to view.
	Tips for Triathlon Gold at 75. By Leah Versteegen, DPT. Be inspired as you discover how 75-year-old senior triathlete Brad Leonard won the Senior Games and the World in 2009 for his age group. Click here to view.
	BackCare 101: By Brent Dodge, PT. Join Brent as he discusses with Dr. Randale Sechrest, MD the history, purpose, and goals of a brand new online resource for people with back pain. Click here to view.
	Introduction to CoreAlign®: By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Imagine a new piece of equipment on the magnitude of the elliptical trainer. Alpine is on the front edge of something this big. Introducing the CoreAlign®, a brand new form of exercise equipment that is shaping up to be a new revolution in rehab and fitness. Join Sam as she describes the prototype and future of this new approach. Click here to view.
	Spinal Manipulation Past and Present: By Brent Dodge, PT. Join Brent as he is interviewed remotely by Dr. Randale Sechrest, MD, on the use of spinal manipulation in physical therapy. Click here to view.
	Pilates Certification at Alpine. By Samantha Schmidt, PT. All of Alpine’s PTs underwent rigorous training and testing using the Pilates Reformer. Obtaining Pilates certification as physical therapists has a big impact on results with patients. Join this discussion with Alpine physical therapist, Samantha Schoeneman, and learn about our certification and what that means for Alpine and its clientele. Click here to view.
	Alpine Overview. By Brent Dodge, PT. Take a moment to view Brent’s brief overview of some of the services available at our two Missoula locations. Click here to view.
	Sacro-Iliac Joint Problems. By Brent Dodge, PT. The sacro-iliac (SI) joint is getting some well-deserved recognition as a potential cause of pain in the lower back. New science helps manual therapists identify and then successfully treat problems in this area. Join physical therapist, Brent Dodge, in this insightful and well-illustrated guide to the SI joint. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Treating Headaches. By Brent Dodge, PT. Join Brent as he defines various types of headaches, along with the approaches physical therapists use to treat them. Click here to view.
	Fit to Fight in the News. By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Fit to Fight is a ten week small group program designed for cancer survivors who have recently become deconditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and or disease. Take a moment to watch this news segment of KPAX as they describe this unique program designed by Alpine physical therapist, Samantha Schoeneman. Click here to view.
	Knee Cap Problems. By Linsey Olson, PT. Of all the knee problems that people choose to live with, those that affect the knee cap are often the most treatable with physical therapy. Join Linsey as she describes these knee cap problems along with potential solutions. Click here to view.
	Shoulder Instability. By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. View this informative video podcast as Angela discusses shoulder instability. What is it? How can physical therapy help people with it? And what can you do to help yourself when you have shoulder instability? Click here to view.
	The Missoula Marathon. By Brent Dodge, PT. Alpine Physical Therapy is the exclusive physical therapy sponsor of the annual Missoula Marathon. In this video, Brent details the exciting role that Alpine plays in helping marathon participants before and after the event. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Approach to Incontinence. By Tara Mund, PT. Learn the difference between various types of incontinence and what steps physical therapists who specialize in this condition use to help. Click here to view.
	Knee Osteoarthritis. By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. View this informative video podcast as Angela discusses knee osteoarthritis. What is it? How can physical therapy help people with it? And what can you do to help yourself when dealing with knee osteoarthritis? Click here to view.
	Balance. By Gary Gales, PT. Having good balance is a key to staying active in life, and it can make all the difference in sport performance. Join Gary as he discusses balance and its effect on health and longevity. Click here to view.
	Sports Nutrition. By Leah Versteegen, PT. Join Leah for a straightforward understanding of Sports Nutrition from a Physical Therapist's perspective. Click here to view.
	Low Back Pain in Pregnancy. By Tara Mund, PT. With all the changes within the body that pregnancy brings, it’s no surprise that back pain is common in pregnancy. Find out what physical therapy can do to help when low back pain occurs during and after pregnancy. Click here to view.
	Aquatic Physical Therapy. By Linsey Olson, PT. Getting optimal results in rehabilitation may necessitate the use of aquatic physical therapy. Join Linsey as she discusses the purposes and benefits of aquatic physical therapy. Click here to view.
	Returning to Exercise after Pregnancy. By Tara Mund, PT. Getting back to an exercise routine after pregnancy may seem like a no-brainer. Women's health expert Tara Mund, a physical therapist at Alpine Physical Therapy, advises otherwise. Join Tara for an insightful discussion of helpful ideas you can use to guide you safely back to exercise after pregnancy. Click here to view.
	Physical Therapy for ACL Injuries. By Bob Botkin, PT, AT. Join Bob Botkin, a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer Certified at Alpine Physical Therapy to learn about ACL injuries and the options that are available. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Soccer. By Leah Versteegen, PT. Soccer enthusiast and sports physical therapist Leah Versteegen explains the ins and outs of how physical therapists help soccer players. Click here to view.
	Pain Reflex Release Technique. By Brent Dodge, PT. Discover a fast and effective treatment for what ails you. Pain Reflex Release Technique, or PRRT, is a unique form of treatment that is successfully being used at Alpine for a host of pain conditions. Join Brent for a discussion of this exciting and effective treatment approach. Click here to view.
	Examination and Treatment of the Lower Chain. By Leah Versteegen, PT. View this informative video podcast as Leah discusses how solving pain problems and improving performance from the low back to the feet (the lower chain) is a key element of expert physical therapy. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Neck Pain. By Brent Dodge, PT. Watch this informative interview with Dr. Randale Sechrest as Brent defines today’s role of the physical therapist in the treatment of neck pain. Click here to view.
	Back Care Strategies. By Gary Gales, PT. Learn Gary’s perspective on new and helpful ideas for treating back pain. Click here to view.
	Jaw Pain. By Brent Dodge, PT. Discover the differences between jaw pain and true TMD (temporomandibular disorders), along with technologies used at Alpine to help with both conditions. Click here to view.
	Pilates-Based Rehabilitation.  By Samantha Schmidt, PT. Join Sam for a thorough discussion and demonstration on Alpine’s approach to Pilates in our rehabilitation programs. Click here to view.
	Fit to Fight.  By Samantha Schoeneman, PT. Discover how the Fit to Fight program, developed by Alpine’s Sam Schoeneman, is positively impacting cancer survivors and those currently in cancer treatment. Click here to view.
	The Physical Therapist’s Role in Low Back Pain. By Brent Dodge, PT. Watch this informative interview with Dr. Randale Sechrest as Brent defines today’s role of the physical therapist in the treatment of low back pain. Click here to view.
	The Golf Clinic. By Brent Dodge, PT. View an exciting interview with Titelist Certified Golf Instructor, Brent Dodge, together with Senior Tour Amateur, Gary Kopravika. Learn why the Titleist Approach excels in helping golfers get their game to the next level. Click here to view.
	The Runner's Clinic. By Angela Listug-Vap, PT. Join Angela for a detailed discussion on the ins and outs of the Runner’s Clinic at Alpine. If you’re a runner and want to address lingering pain or catapult your performance, this video podcast is vital for you. Click here to view.

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Audio Podcasts
A Resident Physical Therapist’s View of Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine. By Angela Listug, DPT, CMPT. Discover how expert physical therapists think and reason. Hear first hand from Angela what a residency program involves and how this rigorous form of training makes a big difference in Angela’s clinical results. Click to listen.

Best Practice When Low Back Pain Strikes. By Brent Dodge, PT. Listen in as Brent explains the latest in physical therapy treatment choices for people who have a recent episode of low back pain. Click to listen.

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News
New Tool For Evaluating Results of Treatment for Low Back Pain

Predicting Complications After Joint Replacement

Updates

Shoulder Proprioception: Function and Role in Rehabilitation. By Angela Listug-Vap, DPT, FAAOMPT. As part of the requirements for completing her coursework with the Kaiser-Hayward residency program, Angela wrote this extensive and professional article addressing the physical therapist’s role in applying neuromuscular training for patients with shoulder instability. Click here to read the article.

Physical Therapy Should be the First Choice Option for Low Back Pain Due to Herniated Discs.

If Your Neck Hurts, Visiting a Physical Therapist May Be the Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself!

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"The staff at Alpine Physical Therapy is exceptional. From the minute you walk in to your appointment to the time that you leave the building, you are treated with professional care, kindness, and compassion. The staff goes out of their way to provide you with the best care possible. Kudos to all of you."