Physical Therapy Near Helena, MT

Get Back on the Trail. Stay There.

Pain shouldn't be the thing that keeps you off the mountain. At Full Curl PT, we combine one-on-one care with progressive loading toget you back to hiking, running, and enjoying the outdoors while building the resilience to keep you there.

What Happens When You Wait It Out

The pain keeps coming back

You rest, it feels better, then it flares the moment you push hard again. Without addressing what's actually driving the problem, the cycle doesn't stop.

You lose the season and the next one

Skipping another trail ride or run, or having to hunt close to the trailhead because of pain isn't just frustrating. Every month away from the activities you love adds up.

Generic PT leaves you with more questions

A sheet of exercises and a few minutes of face time isn't a plan. You deserve to understand exactly why you're hurting and what's going to fix it.

Common Conditions We Treat

Issues We Work With

From trail injuries to post-surgical recovery, we work with active adults dealing with the problems that keep them from doing what they love near Helena, MT.

Knee Pain — Runner's knee, IT band syndrome, meniscus issues, and ACL rehabilitation.

Low Back Pain — Acute and recurring low back pain, sciatica, and movement-related strain.

Shoulder Pain — Rotator cuff injuries, impingement, and shoulder problems limiting overhead activity.

Hip Pain — Hip impingement (FAI), labral issues, and hip pain limiting hiking or running.

Foot & Ankle — Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, and shin splints.

Elbow & Wrist — Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and wrist pain from repetitive activity.

Overuse Injuries — Tendinopathy, chronic tightness, and recurring problems from repeated loading.

Post-Surgical Rehab — Return-to-activity programming after surgery with clear milestones and progression.

How It Works

The Full Curl Process

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Reduce

We begin by reducing pain. Utilizing evidence-based practices, we will get you back to moving without thinking about your injury.

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Relearn

With injury, the human body creates compensation patterns. Teaching proper movement is a vital part of reducing the risk for reinjury.

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reload

Loading the tissues of the body in ways that are individualized to match your goals will get you back to living your life with confidence.

Real Results From Real Patients

Hear from the hikers, runners, and hunters who got back to doing what they love with Full Curl PT.

Cody helped rehab my shoulder both before and after surgery. After spending about 7 months in his service I am now fully functional and back to full activity. Cody made rehab about as enjoyable as it possibly could be. He not only provides exceptional care but genuinely cares about his patients and gets to know them on a personal level. One of the best physical therapists out there!
Tristan Gallagher
With Dr. Cooper's help, I have progressed from pain to strength. Cody has also taught me about my body, which has helped me to prevent injuries. He is very gentile and extremely knowledgeable so I trust his advice. I am very thankful that I was referred to Full Curl as it has made a huge difference in my health.
Denise
Would give 10 stars if I could
Bryan Stueve
Areas We Serve

Serving Helena and the Surrounding Communities

We help active adults across the greater Helena area get back to the activities they love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thinking about sports and orthopedic PT near Helena? Here's what active adults in the area ask us most.

Do you take insurance?

Full Curl is a cash-based clinic, we don't bill insurance directly. This keeps your sessions focused entirely on your care, not on what a billing code will allow. We provide superbills for patients who want to submit for potential out-of-network reimbursement, and we accept HSA and FSA cards.

I've tried PT before and the pain came back. Why would this be different?

This is the most common thing we hear. Most PT focuses on symptom management, you feel better, you're discharged, and the tissue never gets loaded enough to handle real activity again. At Full Curl, we use progressive loading to build tissue resilience that matches the demands of your specific sport or activity. The goal is lasting results, not temporary relief.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on your injury, your goals, and how your body responds. After your initial evaluation, we'll give you a clear picture of what to expect. One-on-one care means sessions are focused and efficient, most patients make faster progress than in a traditional PT setting.

What does a session look like?

Every session is one hour with your Doctor of Physical Therapy, the same provider every time. We'll work through manual therapy, movement re-education, and progressive exercise specific to your activities and goals. No waiting, no aide coverage, no generic protocols.

Do you offer running gait analysis?

Yes. Running gait analysis is one of our key tools for identifying movement inefficiencies that contribute to injury. It gives us objective data to guide your rehab and help you run more efficiently, whether you're returning from injury or trying to stay ahead of one.

Still have questions?

Have a question not covered here? Reach out and we'll get back to you quickly.

Ready to Stop Starting Over?

Book a free discovery call and let's put together a plan that gets you back to the trail, the field, or the finish line, for good.