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Winter Running in Montana: A Runner's Guide to Surviving Winter in Montana

Early season storms have dusted the Missoula hills with snow.  As the snowline drifts toward the valley floor, the thought of running outdoors may be coupled with apprehension.  Cold temperatures, shortened daylight hours, slick running…

Hamstring Pain In Runners

Hamstring Pain in Runners How to Prevent & Treat Hamstring Symptoms By: John Fiore, PT Sapphire Physical Therapy The hamstring is a complex muscle group which has a dual identity.  Unlike most muscles in the human body, the…

RUNNING RELATED FOOT PAIN & PLANTAR FASCIITIS

Running Related Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis John Fiore; Sapphire Physical Therapy The simplicity of running is one of the main draws to many dedicated runners.  All you need is a trail, a road, some free time, and a pair of shoes…
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Leg Pain: Strain & Overuse

LEG PAIN:  STRAIN & OVERUSE John Fiore, PT Sapphire Physical Therapy www.sapphirept.com The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, the trails are inviting, and the upcoming road and trail running races are ever closer.  It happens…
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Trail Running: Developing Agility & Stability for Injury-Free Trail Running

TRAIL RUNNING: DEVELOPING AGILITY AND STABILITY FOR INJURY FREE TRAIL RUNNING BY:  JOHN FIORE, PT Whether you are a novice or a seasoned trail running fanatic, we have all experienced it:  Descending a rough trail at or near the limit…
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Shin Splints Pain: Causes & Prevention

TRAINING RELATED LOWER LEG & FOOT PAIN (Shin splint pain causes and prevention) John Fiore, PT Sapphire Physical Therapy As the darkness of winter gives way to endless evenings and the greening of the surrounding hills, the time is right…