Sapphire Physical Therapy

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

Forestry Days is just around the corner and we are excited to partner with the University of Montana Woodsman Team again...
04/13/2026

Forestry Days is just around the corner and we are excited to partner with the University of Montana Woodsman Team again!

These athletes are putting their bodies to the test with every axe throw, log roll, and saw pull!

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Catch them in action on 4/24 and 4/25 out at Fort Missoula and cheer them on with us!

03/25/2026

Most runners wait too long to deal with foot pain…

and that’s how plantar fasciopathy turns chronic.

The good news? It’s treatable and there are things to do to reduce your risk.

Call us at 549-5283 if you want help getting back to running pain-free.

Huge shout out to our front desk crew for working extra hard today after yesterday’s EMR outage. Keeping the clinic roll...
03/17/2026

Huge shout out to our front desk crew for working extra hard today after yesterday’s EMR outage.

Keeping the clinic rolling and fueled by teamwork… and Wheaties.

A candid photo of Arrow to cheer you up on this gloomy day 🌧️
03/12/2026

A candid photo of Arrow to cheer you up on this gloomy day 🌧️

John Fiore, PT, fabricates custom orthotics on-site using the Amfit 3D system to ensure accuracy and comfort.A comprehen...
02/12/2026

John Fiore, PT, fabricates custom orthotics on-site using the Amfit 3D system to ensure accuracy and comfort.

A comprehensive foot-ankle and gait evaluation determines which orthotic type is right for you.

Orthotics can be made from soft, medium, or firm EVA material or low-profile carbon fiber.

Every pair of orthotics is truly custom, with no off the shelf, one size fits all products.

Contact John with any questions (john@sapphirept.com) or call our office (549-5283) to get scheduled.

You may have noticed some new faces in the clinic the last few weeks.We are very excited to have Sadie Erickson and Skye...
01/26/2026

You may have noticed some new faces in the clinic the last few weeks.

We are very excited to have Sadie Erickson and Skye Everett, two third year doctoral students from , completing their final clinical with us.

Sadie grew up in Minnesota (but go Packers!) and Skye is a Missoula local (Go Griz!).

Both are off to a great start and we can’t wait to see how much much they grow as clinicians over the next few months!

Proper hydration keeps your energy levels up, helps prevent fatigue, and boosts focus—even during the shorter, darker da...
01/22/2026

Proper hydration keeps your energy levels up, helps prevent fatigue, and boosts focus—

even during the shorter, darker days of winter.

Aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces a day,

(so if you weight 150 pounds, you’re shooting for 75 ounces of water)

but listen to your body.

You might need more depending on activity level or environmental factors.

Stay hydrated, stay healthy!

Despite the lack of snow in the valley, skiers are enjoying a decent season. The two best ways to ensure your ski season...
01/14/2026

Despite the lack of snow in the valley,

skiers are enjoying a decent season.

The two best ways to ensure your ski season is fun and safe are to begin the season with a solid strength training routine in place,

and have your bindings adjusted by a professional ski technician.

Swipe to learn more about binding DIN settings from John Fiore, PT!

Extra Corporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is now available at Sapphire PT as an adjunct to evidence-based physica...
12/31/2025

Extra Corporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is now available at Sapphire PT as an adjunct to evidence-based physical therapy plans for a variety of injuries.

It can be added to physical therapy sessions or be a stand alone treatment.

We are currently offering an introductory treatment package of four treatments for the price of three.

Contact us to learn more:
406-549-5283 | john@sapphirept.com

Reference:
Rhim HC, Singh M, Maffulli N, et al
Recommendations for use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in sports medicine: an
international modified Delphi study
British Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;59:1287-1301.

Kind care, practical tools, and a team that truly wants to help…this is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for trusti...
12/29/2025

Kind care, practical tools, and a team that truly wants to help…

this is exactly what we strive for.

Thank you for trusting us with your care!

Work-related soreness often builds slowly.It’s often not from one incident, but from repeated movements done under fatig...
12/09/2025

Work-related soreness often builds slowly.

It’s often not from one incident, but from repeated movements done under fatigue or long days of demand.

These aren’t “mistakes”; they’re simply signs your body is absorbing more load than it can comfortably keep up with.

Physical therapy helps identify how your body is managing that load and what strength or recovery strategies can support you.

If soreness keeps showing up, our PTs can help you understand why.

To get scheduled call our office at 549-5283.

If your teen seems constantly sore, tired, or “off,” it’s not just part of being an athlete,it’s often a sign their reco...
12/03/2025

If your teen seems constantly sore, tired, or “off,” it’s not just part of being an athlete,

it’s often a sign their recovery isn’t matching their workload.

Teen athletes juggle school, growth, sports, and late nights.

Their bodies don’t recover like adults, so even small gaps in rest can show up as soreness that lingers, mood changes, or dips in performance.

One of the most effective ways to support recovery,

and one most teens overlook,

is improving sleep habits.

Not a long routine. Not a restrictive schedule. Just simple shifts that help their body adapt to the load they’re already carrying.

Here are a few ways to make sleep work for your athlete:

1. Keep wake time consistent
Even on weekends. This helps regulate energy, mood, and recovery more than an early bedtime alone.

2. Keep screens out of bed
Light + scrolling make it harder for the brain to settle and fall asleep.

3. Create one reliable wind-down cue
A warm shower, a few minutes of light stretching, or reading. Consistency matters more than the activity.

4. Limit late caffeine
Teens process caffeine slower, so anything in the afternoon can impact sleep quality.

5. Build a predictable pre-bed environment
Dimmed lights + quiet activities help the brain shift from “on” to “off” more easily.

Better sleep = better recovery = reduced risk of injury

Share this with a parent of a teen athlete.

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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

Website

https://linktr.ee/sapphirept

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Movement is Medicine

At Sapphire Physical Therapy we strive to provide high quality, cost-effective physical therapy in Missoula within an atmosphere of personal attention and motivation. Our goal is to enable patients to return to work, recreation, and functional activities through hands-on treatment and education. Movement truly is medicine which nourishes your joints, muscles, connective tissue, and well being. Missoula physical therapy at its best!

Photo: Sapphire Lake, Swan Range Montana