Robert Gillespie, MSPT, CSCS

Physical therapist and co-owner of Axis Physical Therapy

Rob has been in Missoula since 1991 and lives with his wife Brandy and child Logan.  His treatment philosophy is based on achieving healthy joint range of motion and improving functional biomechanics to prevent and improve movement disorders.  He utilizes manual techniques and therapeutic movements to restore musculoskeletal health with an emphasis on pain reduction.   His treatment focuses on the client goals with an emphasis on education for long term health and function.  Rob has a passion to assist his clients in achieving their health/therapeutic goals whether it is performing daily chores without pain, riding a bicycle more efficiently, returning to work, or running without pain.

Education

University of Montana Master of Physical Therapy Program

University of Montana Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Economics

Additional Training and Certifications

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Functional Capacity Evaluation Certified

North American Seminars bike fit and cycling biomechanics

Memberships

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Professional Interests

Sahrmann movement impairment correction

Mulligan mobilization with movement

Functional Capacity Evaluation

Running analysis (Pose Method of Running)

Recreational and competitive bike fitting with Compu-trainer pedal analysis and mechanics

Hobbies

Bike racing; mountain biking, alpine descent; cross country skiing