Physical therapy and wellness for outdoor athletes
I help outdoor athletes recover from injuries so that they can stay fit and enjoy the beautiful Wyoming mountains.
Call us at 307-399-7233 to learn more about how we can help you
Does this sound like you?
An outdoor athlete:
Nordic Skier
Hiker
Runner
Fly fisherman
Bow hunter
Who has:
Joint pain
Muscle pain
An injury
That is keeping you from the sport, and the mountains, that you love
I can help you:
Get out of pain, and get back to the sport you love doing
What is the process?
Step 1: Initial evaluation
We will focus on establishing your goals for getting back to your sport, and making a game plan for how we will work together to get you there.
Step 3: Targeted strengthening and sport specific training
During this phase we will work together to restore strength and optimize your sport specific motions. We will also improve your mechanics and form to reduce the risk of future injury.
Step 2: Calm down the pain
This phase can include massage, dry needling, cupping, stretching, and other techniques to decrease pain and inflammation.
Step 4: Summit!
Return to your sport pain free and feeling equipped to keep enjoying the sport you love.
What our clients are saying…
“I highly recommend Rhiannan! She is an expert physical therapist and was able to effectively and efficiently help resolve my issues. Her positive attitude and friendly demeanor make each visit enjoyable!”
-Jessica
“I’m back to running again and rough housing with my kiddos thanks to Rhiannan! She is knowledgeable and empathetic. She treated me as a whole person, not an injury. She educated me on my knee, happily answered my questions, and ensured I was fully confident in my treatment the entire time. She often started our sessions with fresh solutions to my recovery that she provided from her continuous education and research. She empowered me to be an active part of my own recovery and I left feeling so positive and confident about my future physical wellness! She’s the physical therapist you’d want working on your friends and family. I can’t recommend her enough!”
-Lauren
“Rhiannan is an incredible physical therapist! She was thorough in evaluating my injury and came up with a great plan of care. She also took the time to explain the purpose of each aspect of my treatment. I'm back to full strength and will definitely see her again if I ever have another injury.”
-Clay
More about our services
Optional: Free phone consult
Call today to book a 15 minute phone conversation us. We will use this time to get to know each other and discuss the injury that is currently holding you back. We will use this phone call to decide if we are a good fit to work together.
Step 1: Initial evaluation
Typically about 50 minutes in duration, your first visit will begin with an in depth conversation regarding your current injury. Next is a thorough physical examination that will include the body part that is hurting as well as any related body regions that may be contributing to your pain. We will conclude this visit with a plan on how to resolve your pain and get you back to the mountains.
Step 2: Calm down the pain
The goal of this phase is to decrease your pain so that your body is ready to move forward with learning healthy movement patterns. Techniques used in this phase may include:
Massage using hands-on techniques to decrease tension in tight or overworked muscles. This can also include joint mobilizations to restore limitations in range of motion.
Dry needling to get rid of knots or trigger points in muscles that can be causing pain, decreased motion, or restricting your muscle from functioning optimally.
Cupping is a technique that promotes blood flow and decreases pain in irritated tissues.
Stretching will be designed to specifically treat any restrictions you have that are contributing to your pain.
Step 3: Targeted strengthening and sport specific training
Targeted strengthening will focus on individualized areas where your body needs to be stronger. This often includes strengthening muscles that have been inhibited by pain in a specific body region.
Sport specific movement re-education will focus on training your body to move in optimal patterns, and get out of any bad habits that have formed while you were in pain.
Optional video assessment
We offer an optional sport specific video assessment that will allow us to discuss in depth the motions that may have caused your injury in the first place, and how to train your body to move in a more healthy pattern.
About me
Rhiannan Rubino, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN
Hi, I’m Rhiannan Rubino! I am a Laramie native and growing up here I developed a lifelong love of spending time in the mountains. Whether it is to ski in the winter, to hike and backpack in the summer, or to fish anytime the fish are biting, I love to be doing something fun in the mountains. I especially love it when my husband and I are able to take our son on adventures in the Snowies or at Pole Mountain.
After I graduated from UW with a Bachelor’s in Spanish Linguistics, I decided I wanted to pursue a career that would let me spend my time helping people. I earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana. After finishing my studies in 2018, I was excited to return to my hometown of Laramie.
I’ve always enjoyed outdoor recreation, but now that I have a deep understanding of how our bodies work, I know staying active is one of the most important things any of us can do for our health. I love that my job as a physical therapist lets me help people get out of pain, develop the strength they need to do what they love, and get back to their favorite outdoor sport. The best part of my job is when someone tells me they were able to get back to their sport with no more pain!
If pain or an injury is keeping you back from doing what you love, please reach out to me so that I can help you get out of pain and get back to the outdoor sport you love to do!
Each of our sessions lasts 50 minutes and I spend the entire session with you focused on getting you out of pain and back to your sport as quickly as possible
Pricing and FAQ
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As a cash based physical therapist my exclusive concern is to provide you with excellent care. When deciding what tactics and strategies we use to help you achieve your goals we are not limited by insurance regulations. Since you as my client are my only customer (not your insurance company), I am highly motivated to help you get out of pain and back to what you love.
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Please call or text us at 307-399-7233! If you're ready to jump in we can schedule a first visit. If you are wanting more information, we can schedule a 15 minute consultation call. On this call we will talk more about what is causing you pain, and we will decide if we are a good fit to work together. At the end of the call, we will make a plan of how to move forward.
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Since every injury is different it is hard to give a precise answer. However, most clients work with me for an average 8 weeks to reach their goals. At your first visit I will give you my best estimate on how long it will take to achieve your individual goals.
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Yes! I use dry needling extensively in my practice and dry needling can be especially useful to help resolve jaw pain (TMJ disorder). Call or text me today to schedule a free 15 minute consult to discuss if I can help you with the pain you are having!
