Jackie Oliver, DPT, physical therapist with Excel Physical Therapy of Bozeman and Manhattan, recently completed the Kevin Wilk Shoulder and Knee Course in Seattle, Washington. This advanced-training course presented the most recent, relevant and state-of-the-art treatment options for the most challenging and unusual problems of the shoulder and knee joints. This evidence-based course also focused on the most comprehensive and effective information regarding shoulder and knee post-operative treatment as well as rehabilitation tactics for general knee and shoulder pain. Kevin Wilk is our country’s leading authority in sports and orthopedic injury rehabilitation.

Megan Peach, DPT, OCS, CSCS, physical therapist with Excel Physical Therapy’s Bozeman office, recently attended the 2016 Science of Running Medicine Spring Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee. This advanced training course focused on running mechanics evaluation processes along with video assessment analysis approaches and helps identify running techniques that may contribute to injury. (more…)

Megan Peach, DPT, OCS, CSCS, physical therapist with Excel Physical Therapy of Bozeman and Manhattan, recently completed a three day course titled, “Manual Therapy and Pregnancy: An Integrative Approach” in Portland, Oregon. This course, through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), focused on the physical and physiological changes during pregnancy with an objective to gain knowledge and tools for treating the pregnant patient using manual therapy techniques that are safe for both mother and baby. This course also covered up to date exercise guidelines for the pregnant population and tools for the physical therapist to use during pregnancy as well as in the postpartum period to reduce pain and improve function.

Jason Lunden, physical therapist and co-owner of Excel Physical Therapy of Bozeman and Manhattan, Montana, recently completed Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner: An Evidence-based Approach course held at the University of Minnesota.  Hosted by the American Physical Therapy Association, the course focused on runner-specific treatment, including gait analysis and runner drills, for running injuries.

David Coletta, physical therapist and co-owner of Excel Physical Therapy of Bozeman and Manhattan, recently completed the BikeFit Clinical Level 2 advanced training in Seattle, Washington.  His instruction included upper level road bike fitting and tri-bike/time trial bike fitting.  David provides bike fitting services out of the Bozeman location and offers both health insurance billing and cash pay options.