Plains Physical Therapy

12/16/2025

Need Help Getting Winter-Ready?

Now is the perfect time to check in with your physical therapist—before winter injuries happen.

We can help with:
✔️ Conditioning for winter sports
✔️ Fall prevention

Check out our blog post for more information at: https://www.plainsphysicaltherapy.com/get-ready-for-winter-how-to-stay-active-and-injury-free-all-season-long

12/14/2025

Intellectual disability, or ID, affects learning, thinking, and everyday tasks like dressing and communicating. Many parents seek physical therapist services to help improve their child’s overall movement (motor) skills.

12/10/2025

Some shoes can alter the natural walking stride of healthy people and lead to bunions, hammer toes, or other foot and walking problems. This advice from physical therapists can positively impact foot health and movement for children, athletes, and older adults.

12/08/2025

Winter Doesn’t Have to Be Painful

Winter in Montana is long—but pain doesn’t have to be part of it.

Whether it’s snow shoveling, icy sidewalks, or your first big ski weekend, a little preparation goes a long way.

We’re here to help you stay active, safe, and strong all season long.

Stay safe. Stay moving. Stay warm by checking out our tips on: https://www.plainsphysicaltherapy.com/get-ready-for-winter-how-to-stay-active-and-injury-free-all-season-long

12/04/2025

Returning to Winter Sports After an Injury?

If you’re getting back into skiing, skating, or snowshoeing after injury—or after a few months of being less active—you don’t have to go it alone.

We can help you:
✨ Build strength
✨ Improve balance
✨ Reduce stiffness
✨ Prevent reinjury

A tailored plan now means more days on the slopes and fewer days on the couch. Check out our tips at: https://www.plainsphysicaltherapy.com/get-ready-for-winter-how-to-stay-active-and-injury-free-all-season-long

12/03/2025

A rotator cuff tear can occur when injuries to the muscles or tendons that connect the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade cause tissue damage.

12/02/2025

A 5-Minute Warm-Up for ANY Winter Activity

Never start winter chores or sports “cold”!

Try this quick warm-up:
2 minutes of:
🏃‍♂️ Marching in place
🏃‍♂️ Brisk walking or light jogging
3 minutes of:
🔹 Arm circles
🔹 Leg swings
🔹 Torso twists
🔹 Walking lunges

This simple routine can dramatically reduce sprains, strains, and falls. For more tips check out: https://www.plainsphysicaltherapy.com/get-ready-for-winter-how-to-stay-active-and-injury-free-all-season-long

12/01/2025

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11/28/2025

11/26/2025

Seeing a physical therapist isn’t just for recovery. It’s also a powerful, safe strategy to support your long-term health, independence, and quality of life. Here's how a routine physical therapy check-in can help you, even without an injury.