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Understanding and Treating Plantar Fasciitis in Runners

Understanding and Treating Plantar Fasciitis in Runners John Fiore, PT Missoula area trails are in prime condition and the snow is melting in the high country. We are entering the season of running utopia in Western Montana and runners are…
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The Mystery of Chronically Tight Hip Flexors

The Mystery of Chronically Tight Hip Flexors Spring running miles are ramping up and as the ice melts our strides are opening up as well. There is a very good chance that you have felt or been told, you have “tight hip flexors.” Listening…
Traction devices
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Choosing the Right Traction Device

When the snow flies in Montana, the roads, sidewalks, and trails get icy, snowy, and slippery - FAST. We've had a lot of snow already this season and roads and trails are nice and icy. If you’re like us, you want to be able to safely run and…
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Running 101, Part One: sticking with it and staying comfortable

So, you made a New Year’s resolution to get into running. Or maybe to get back into running. Or perhaps to consider getting into running. First of all, CONGRATS! This blog, and each blog post over the next four weeks, is for YOU. They will…

Exercise during smoke season

Just when we thought we'd dodged smoke season, the smoke has arrived. When the smoke rolls in, we get a lot of questions and comments about exercising outside. We hear everything from “is it safe to run?” to “are there masks I can wear?”…
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How to Choose a Trail Shoe

Welcome to the wonderful world of trail shoes! If you ended up here, you’re probably looking for some help picking out a trail shoe. We’ll go over some of the key features to look for when choosing a shoe, and some questions to ask yourself…