Community Physician Group - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Rheumatology

Exceptional physical medicine & rehabilitation in Western MT

Our mission is to enhance and improve functional ability and quality of life to people with physical impairments or disabilities. Learn more about physiatry and meet our team led by Joe Shurtz, D.O.

Services for individuals requiring manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, orthotics, or other durable medical equipment (DME).

For sports, work-related or otherwise incurred joint injuries, we can provide ongoing care for all joints for people of all ages. Conditions we may treat, include: osteoarthritis, tendonitis, joint sprains, and muscle strains.

Nerve testing is for individuals concerned about potential nerve conditions such as: carpal tunnel syndrome, radiculopathy, or peripheral neuropathy. Our testing helps identify the extent and severity of nerve damage.

Common conditions that cause muscle spasticity include stroke, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. We use botulinum toxins such as Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin for treatment of muscle spasticity associated with these conditions, as well as cervical dystonia.

We provide medical management for individuals with lower limb or upper limb amputations, as well as congenital limb loss. We assist with prosthetic design, adjustment, and various amputee-related issues, such as: residual limb skin breakdown/infections, excessive sweating, phantom limb pain, hip and back pain.

"Dr. Shurtz is one of the best medical professionals we have ever worked with. We like everything about him and his practice. He is not only extremely knowledgeable in his field, but also compassionate with his patients and he communicates in a down-to-earth and easy to understand manner.  When we moved to Missoula a few years ago, we were nervous about finding a good fit for our medical needs. We were thrilled to find someone who could deliver what we needed, is kind, and is in town!"