Sapphire Physical Therapy

When the sun returns to the Missoula sky, remember to take the following steps to avoid overuse injuries:

1. Warm-up and stretch before exercise.
2. Hydrate regularly while exercising (one water bottle per hour of bicycling or running) to prevent dehydration.
3. Cool down after exercise.
4. Remember the post-exercise "3-R's"...Rest, Recover, Re-hydrate.
5. Cross train (vary your mode of exercise and/or route) to improve fitness and decrease injury risk.

Now get out and enjoy summer when the sun breaks through!

-John Fiore, PT