Work Injuries in Bozeman

Recover Faster and Get Back to Work with Work Injury Rehabilitation in Bozeman

A work-related injury can disrupt your job, health, and financial stability. If pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility make it difficult to perform your duties, the right rehabilitation can speed up your recovery and help you return to work safely.

At Root Therapy & Wellness, we specialize in work injury rehabilitation, providing targeted treatment to restore strength, improve movement, and reduce pain. Our goal is to help you return to full function as quickly and safely as possible.

A Personalized Approach to Work Injury Rehabilitation in Bozeman

Every job places different demands on the body. Whether your work requires heavy lifting, repetitive motions, or prolonged sitting, rehabilitation must be designed around your specific role and injury. We develop a customized recovery plan based on:

  • The physical requirements of your job
  • The severity and type of injury
  • Your current mobility, strength, and pain levels
  • Your goals and timeline for returning to work

By focusing on the root cause of pain and movement limitations, we help you heal efficiently while reducing the risk of future injuries.

Who Benefits from Work Injury Rehabilitation in Bozeman?

Work-related injuries can affect anyone, from labor-intensive roles to office jobs. Our rehabilitation programs support workers in industries such as:

  • Construction, manufacturing, and warehouse work
  • Healthcare and nursing
  • Office and administrative roles with ergonomic concerns
  • Hospitality, food service, and retail
  • Transportation and delivery jobs

Starting rehabilitation early leads to faster recovery and prevents chronic pain or reinjury. Delaying treatment can result in prolonged discomfort, reduced mobility, and extended time off work.

Effective Treatment for Faster Recovery

Our work injury rehabilitation programs include a combination of targeted therapies to help you regain function:

  • Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization – Hands-on techniques to improve movement, relieve muscle tension, and restore flexibility.
  • Strength and Stability Training – Exercises designed to rebuild strength and endurance for job-specific tasks.
  • Neuromuscular Re-Education – Coordination and balance training to restore proper movement patterns.
  • Pain Management Strategies – Heat, ice, electrical stimulation, and guided exercises to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Injury Prevention and Workplace Safety Education – Guidance on lifting mechanics, posture corrections, and ergonomic adjustments to help prevent reinjury.

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon should I start physical therapy after a work injury?
Early intervention is critical. Starting rehabilitation as soon as possible helps reduce stiffness, restore movement, and prevent long-term complications. Even chronic injuries can improve with targeted therapy.

What types of injuries can be treated?
We provide rehabilitation for work-related conditions such as sprains, strains, repetitive motion injuries, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, joint inflammation, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder pain, spinal issues like disc injuries and nerve compression, and post-surgical recovery for fractures, joint injuries, and other procedures.

Do I need a doctor’s referral for work injury rehabilitation?
Workers’ compensation cases often require a physician’s referral. However, treatment may be available without one, depending on your insurance and state regulations. Our team can help you navigate the process and determine the best path to getting started.

Meet Your Work Injury Rehabilitation Specialists

Our licensed specialists focus on treating work-related injuries, emphasizing long-term recovery and injury prevention. Using evidence-based techniques, we provide individualized treatment to help you regain full function and return to work with confidence.

Start Your Recovery Today

A work injury should not keep you from doing your job or living pain-free. Early treatment leads to faster healing, better mobility, and a safer return to work. Schedule an evaluation to get a customized recovery plan tailored to your job and injury. Work with expert therapists to regain strength, restore mobility, and rebuild endurance. Return to work with confidence by reducing pain, improving function, and preventing re-injury.

Don’t wait until pain worsens or recovery takes longer. Contact Root Therapy & Wellness in Bozeman today to start your treatment and take the first step toward a full recovery.

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Kezia Peterson

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Owner, Occupational Therapist

Kezia Peterson is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Root Therapy & Wellness. As a result of multiple car accidents, resulting in chronic back and neck pain, as well as migraines and vision concerns, she understands this impact that this has on an individual’s ability to engage in daily activities, as well as work and play, and the mental challenges that can result from coping with pain on a daily basis.

Her understanding of pain has led her to pursue multiple different modalities of training, with the goal of helping her patients by meeting them where they are at, understanding their goals, and ensuring that they have the best team of providers to help them get to the root of their dysfunction in order to allow their systems to achieve healing from every level possible.

Clinical Focus Areas:

  • Upper extremity injuries
    • Hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder pain
    • Fractures
    • Arthritis
    • Sprains / Strains
  • Chronic pain
    • CRPS – Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
    • Back/neck
    • Headaches / Migraines / Concussions
    • Abdominal pain

Education & Training

  • B.S in Psychology, North Dakota State University, 2003
  • M.S. in Occupational Therapy, University of Minnesota, 2009
  • Visceral Manipulation [VM1, VM2, VM3, VM4]
  • Myofascial Release
  • Craniosacral therapy [CS1, CS2]
  • Somato Emotional Practitioner Certification
  • Kezia is currently undertaking the certification process to become an SEP – a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. This allows for her to support her patients in moving on from past traumas that may be contributing to their inability to move past pain patterns. She will complete her advanced level training and earn her certification in January 2024.