Dr. Robert AmrineMD

Dr. Amrine specializes in sports injuries, overtraining syndrome, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), concussion diagnosis and recovery, tendon and bone stress injuries, and cardiovascular conditions in athletes. He also manages chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries, and illness in active patients. His background in both family medicine and sports medicine lets him address the full spectrum of a patient's health, not just isolated injuries.

Yes. Dr. Amrine holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his sports medicine fellowship at Boise State University, where he trained with top-level collegiate athletes.

Dr. Amrine built Ascend around the belief that movement is medicine. He takes a whole-person approach, connecting primary care, sports medicine, and performance optimization into one relationship. He spends real time with each patient and focuses on helping them reach their specific health and performance goals, not just managing symptoms.

Yes. Dr. Amrine offers VO2 max testing, lactate threshold testing, and resting metabolic rate (RMR) testing. These tools help patients and athletes understand their fitness, guide training decisions, and support long-term health planning. Performance and Elite members receive metabolic testing as part of their membership tier.

Dr. Amrine trained at Cyclologic, a leader in professional bike fitting and biomechanics. He uses the VelogicFit multi-camera 3D motion capture system and GebioMized saddle pressure mapping at Ascend. He offers medical bike fits, non-medical bike fits, and pre-fit assessments. Comparable technology exists only in Boise or Canada within the region.

Dr. Amrine brings more than 25 years of clinical experience in family and sports medicine. He has deep roots in the Missoula community, where he has practiced and competed as an athlete for decades.

Yes. Dr. Amrine sees teens in sport programs and young athletes alongside adult patients. His sports medicine training and experience with return-to-play clearance and sports physicals make him well suited for young athletes navigating injury, growth-related conditions, or pre-participation evaluations.

Dr. Amrine sees a wide range of active patients, from professional and competitive athletes to amateur racers, weekend warriors, and people focused on staying active long-term. He has particular depth with cyclists, mountain bikers, and endurance athletes, and also works with patients managing chronic injuries or seeking longevity-focused care.

Yes. Dr. Amrine diagnoses and manages concussions, including recovery planning and return-to-play clearance. His sports medicine fellowship and two-plus decades of experience give him strong grounding in athlete-specific concussion protocols.

Very much so. Dr. Amrine has been part of the Missoula mountain biking community for decades as both a racer and a physician. He serves as race doctor for the Missoula XC mountain bike race at Marshall Mountain, an MTB US Cup event. He learned to ski at Marshall Mountain and has a long personal history with the trails and events that define active life in the area.