Sapphire Physical Therapy

Sapphire Physical Therapy Individualized treatment to get you back to athletic pursuits, hobbies. Post-op and sports injuries.

Happy National Dog Day! Can you match our dogs to their owner? Answers on the last slide! Let us know how you did!
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day!

Can you match our dogs to their owner?

Answers on the last slide! Let us know how you did!

08/25/2026

Jesse Dupre, DPT, with some great info on core and upper back strengthening for Rut Mountain Runs !

08/18/2026

Aly Freitag-Blakely with this week’s Rut Mountain Runs tip on hydration!

Just under two weeks until our blood drive with Betterside Women's Rugby !Sign up today!
08/10/2026

Just under two weeks until our blood drive with Betterside Women's Rugby !

Sign up today!

Welcome Grace Baghdady PT, DPT! Grace grew up in South Carolina and received her undergraduate degree from Furman Univer...
08/04/2026

Welcome Grace Baghdady PT, DPT!

Grace grew up in South Carolina and received her undergraduate degree from Furman University while competing as a collegiate soccer player.

Following graduation, she played two seasons of semi-professional soccer before moving to Montana to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Montana.

Outside of the clinic, Grace spends most of her time trail running, mountain biking, or exploring Montana’s backcountry.

She has a passion for all sports and loves embracing everything the outdoors has to offer, no matter the season.

She also enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family and values being an active part of her community.

Be sure to say hi when you see her around the clinic!

07/28/2026

Increasing your step rate is one of the easier interventions we use to help running feel a little more comfortable.

Just a 5-10% increase in cadence/step rate leads to:

-15-20% reduction in patellofemoral joint loads
-18-22% reduction in vertical GRF load rates
-9-11% lower gluteus demands
-7.5-11% reduction in tibiofemoral forces
-10% Reduction in plantar loads
-3.6% Lower Achilles tendon force
-Peak hip adduction reduced 3-4° (reduced stress to IT band)

While it won’t fix everything, this is a temporary change that may help running feel more comfortable while you address the root causes.

Contact our office with any questions specific to your running!

Sources: Neal 2018, Bowersock 2017, Heiderscheit 2011, Hobara 2014, Lenhart 2014 & 2015, Willson 2015, W***y 2016, 2017, Wellenkotter 2015, Lyght 2016

Our therapy team is now certified in blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) and are excited to offer this to our patients!...
07/21/2026

Our therapy team is now certified in blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) and are excited to offer this to our patients!

When we exercise, our muscles undergo metabolic stress that stimulates adaptations.

During BFR, your therapist will apply a pressure cuff to partially restrict blood flow to the area and mimic the stimulus we get from regular strength training.

As such, BFR is a safe training option that is no more dangerous than traditional exercise.

BFR acts as a “bridge” between low intensity exercise and high intensity exercise.

Once you can tolerate high intensities, BFR may be discontinued to focus on the good stuff 💪

Summer heat doesn’t mean you have to stop moving. It just means your workout may need a few adjustments.Try exercising e...
07/16/2026

Summer heat doesn’t mean you have to stop moving.

It just means your workout may need a few adjustments.

Try exercising earlier or later in the day,

drink water regularly,

wear lightweight clothing,

and give yourself permission to scale back when the heat feels especially intense.

Most importantly, pay attention to warning signs like dizziness, nausea, headache, unusual fatigue, or excessive sweating.

Save this post for the next hot day (tomorrow)!

Not sure if physical therapy is the right next step?At Sapphire Physical Therapy, we treat a wide range of orthopedic in...
07/09/2026

Not sure if physical therapy is the right next step?

At Sapphire Physical Therapy, we treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries and movement concerns,

from everyday aches and pains to sports injuries, work injuries, women’s health, post-op rehab, and more.

Our goal is to help you understand what’s going on,

build a plan that makes sense for your life,

and get you moving with more confidence.

If pain, injury, or symptoms are keeping you from work, sport, or daily life, give our office a call to schedule an appointment.

We are more than bands and body weight at Sapphire Physical Therapy. We provide the highest quality evidence-based physi...
07/08/2026

We are more than bands and body weight at Sapphire Physical Therapy.

We provide the highest quality evidence-based physical therapy with each patient’s goals at the center of our practice.

Choose from a number of providers to find the perfect fit and meet your goals at any level.

Call us at 406-549-5283 to schedule or get any questions answered!

Address

1705 Bow Street
Missoula, MT
59801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14065495283

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