Sports Physical Therapy
• PRE-SURGICAL • POST-SURGICAL • NON-OPERATIVE • FUNCTIONAL TESTING • RETURN TO SPORT • MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES •
You and Your Injury
When an athlete has been removed from competition, has had to alter training goals, or is no longer able to participate in activities with their team and friends, it can and often does have an impact on quality of life.
We will design very personalized treatment plans to meet your needs and goals.
By choosing Great Northern PT, not only will you be choosing Bozeman’s Sports Physical Therapy experts in athletic rehabilitation, but you will be choosing the most effective and personalized care for your injury.
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I have had many frustrating experiences with misdiagnoses and have been recommended treatment ranging from needing to give up doing sports I love to having major surgery. Christian has accurately diagnosed and effectively treated me through several injuries and has helped me to rethink how I approach training and recovering. After years of feeling discouraged, I am doing more than I have been able to do in years and feeling confident that I can continue to do the sports I love.”
– Lauren
The Musician as an Athlete
By choosing Great Northern PT, not only will you be choosing Bozeman’s experts in rehabilitation of the musical athlete, but you will be choosing the most effective and personalized care for your injury.
The Outdoor Athlete
By choosing Great Northern PT, not only will you be choosing Bozeman’s experts in rehabilitation of the outdoor athlete, but you will be choosing the most effective and personalized care for your injury.
The Female Athlete
Our Expertise In This Arena
Our staff are considered experts in the field of sports physical therapy and have been invited speakers / presenters at local, state, national and international conferences. Kate and Kara are teaching assistants for Herman & Wallace, the leaders in Women’s Health education, including treating issues unique to the female athlete.
Some of our staff previously competed in NCAA division 1 Football, Cross-country, Track and Nordic skiing. We all continue to be involved in outdoor pursuits.
A list of some (not all) of the sports injuries we treat:
Knee:
- Knee Pain
- ACL tear
- ACL reconstruction
- Torn Meniscus
- Meniscus Repair
- MCL Strain
- Arthroscopy
- Patella femoral pain
Ankle:
- Ankle sprain
- Ankle pain
Back & Neck:
Shoulder:
- Shoulder Pain
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Labral Tear / Labrum Tear
- Impingement Syndrome
- Throwing Injuries
Elbow:
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
Hip:
- Hip Pain
- Labral Injuries
- FAI
Our Expertise
Reviews
I have come to Great Northern off and on for several years but this past year I had two knee replacements 6 months apart and had many appointments during that time. My recovery was outstanding both times but I also appreciated the personal care and the way my sometimes-changing challenges were addressed. I thought there a great balance between understanding where I was at but pushing me to do a little better. I worked with Kara mostly over this past year but have also worked with James and a couple others. I think all the therapists were knowledgeable and helpful and I would definitely recommend them. As I age, I’m sure I will be back but I’m confident they will be there for me.
Cynthia
Patient
I had a wonderful experience working with Kate Dolan in 2021. I was experiencing urinary "urgency" and signed up for Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Kate. Kate is a fantastic teacher. Within a few sessions, I had no more episodes of "I'm going to pee my pants, now." As a bonus, Kate also helped me a lot with lifelong constipation issues. I really think every woman should do a few sessions of pelvic floor PT--you learn so much. At Great Northern, I've also had great experiences working with Christian Appel for my frozen shoulder and knee arthritis, and with Jim Sykes for bike fitting (a much-needed service in Bozeman). I will return to Great Northern for any PT needs in the future. (So many activities, so many joints, so many years behind me; the next injury can't be too far off, haha.)
Lisa
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