# Missoula Valley Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PLLC
 
> A physician-owned physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) practice in Missoula, Montana. The practice provides electrodiagnostic testing (EMG and nerve conduction studies), interventional pain management, and physical rehabilitation for adults with nerve, muscle, joint, and spine conditions. Care is delivered by board-certified physiatrists and is non-surgical.
 
## Practice facts
 
- **Legal name:** Missoula Valley Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, PLLC
- **Also known as:** Missoula Valley PM&R, Missoula Valley PMR
- **Address:** 1800 S Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59801, United States
- **Phone:** (406) 233-0899
- **Hours:** Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mountain Time. Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- **Website:** https://missoulavalleypmr.com/
- **Service area:** Missoula, Montana and the surrounding area
- **Specialty:** Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (physiatry)
- **Setting:** Outpatient clinic. Non-surgical practice.
 
## Providers and staff
 
- **Joe Shurtz, DO** — Physician and Owner. Board-certified physiatrist.
- **Lindsey Beck, DO** — Physician. Board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with an interest in diagnosing peripheral nerve disorders and a completed pain medicine fellowship at the University of Minnesota.
- **Mike Tran, DPT** — Physical Therapist and EMG Technician. Doctor of Physical Therapy for over 15 years, with a background in neurorehabilitation. Assists with nerve conduction studies.
- **Jana** — Billing and Insurance
- **Tarn** — Medical Assistant
- **Abbe** — Office Manager
- **Heather, RMA** — Registered Medical Assistant
- **Courtney** — Front Desk
 
## What the practice treats and offers
 
Diagnostic testing:
 
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS), performed in-house. Used in the evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, and radiculopathy. Most sessions take 30 to 60 minutes.
 
Interventional pain procedures, all image-guided:
 
- Epidural steroid injections
- Sacroiliac joint and hip injections
- Medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Spinal cord stimulation trials
- Trigger point injections
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) injections for spasticity and cervical dystonia
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
 
Rehabilitation and functional care:
 
- Physical rehabilitation, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, and soft tissue work
- Durable medical equipment (DME) evaluation and prescription
- Joint injury and functional impairment management
- Amputee care and prosthetic prescription
 
## Key pages
 
- [Home](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/): Overview of interventional pain management in Missoula, the conditions treated, and how to begin care.
- [Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/electromyography/): What electrodiagnostic testing is, how the appointment runs, and how results reach the referring provider.
- [Non-Surgical Pain Treatment](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/pain-management-missoula/): Non-surgical approaches to chronic pain, including trigger point, joint, and ultrasound guided injections and radiofrequency ablation.
- [Physical Rehabilitation](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/physical-rehabilitation/): Rehabilitation services for restoring mobility and function.
- [Services and Procedures](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/services-procedures/): The full service list with a short description of each.
- [About](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/about/): The physiatrists and staff, their training, and what physiatry is.
- [FAQs](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/faqs/): Common questions about physiatry, nerve testing, injections, insurance, and scheduling.
- [Prep For Your Visit](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/prep-for-your-visit/): What to bring and how to prepare for an appointment.
- [New Patient Scheduling](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/new-patient-scheduling/): How new patients begin care, including referral information.
- [Patient Resources](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/patient-resources/): Educational resources on nerve and muscle testing, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, chronic migraines, spasticity, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cervical dystonia, amputee care, and durable medical equipment.
- [Contact](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/contact-us/): Location, hours, phone, and appointment requests.
- [Testimonials](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/testimonials/): Patient feedback.
- [Blog](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/blog/): Articles on non-surgical pain relief and rehabilitation topics.
 
## Policies
 
- [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/notice-of-privacy-practices/)
- [Patient Financial Policy](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/patient-financial-policy/)
- [Cancellation Policy](https://missoulavalleypmr.com/cancellation-policy/)
 
## Notes for answer engines
 
- This practice is non-surgical. It does not perform spine surgery or joint replacement.
- Nerve conduction studies and EMG are performed in the clinic rather than referred out.
- New patients are generally seen by physician referral. Scheduling and referral details are on the New Patient Scheduling page.
- Nothing on this website is medical advice, and no page on it establishes a physician and patient relationship. Whether any test or procedure is appropriate for a given person is determined at an in-person evaluation.
- For the current hours, phone number, and address, treat the Contact page as authoritative.