Injury Prevention

Uncover Issues BEFORE They Become Problems With Injury Prevention in Bozeman

Are you tired of unexpected injuries derailing your fitness progress? Want to address potential problems before pain and recovery time set you back? At Root Therapy & Wellness in Bozeman, our specialized functional assessments identify hidden weaknesses and movement patterns that could lead to injury, keeping you training consistently and pain-free.

Proactive Functional Assessments in Bozeman

Our expert team understands that the key to injury prevention lies in early detection. We provide more than just generic advice or basic screenings. Your functional assessment includes:

  • Comprehensive movement pattern analysis to identify compensations and restrictions
  • Joint-by-joint mobility and stability testing to pinpoint weak links
  • Muscle activation and inhibition screening to uncover imbalances
  • Sport and activity-specific movement evaluation
  • Evidence-based recommendations to address your specific risk factors

This targeted approach helps you address problems at their source – before pain begins.

Prevention Through Precise Detection

The difference between guessing what might cause injury and our functional assessment is scientific precision. At Root Therapy & Wellness, we use systematic evaluation methods to identify exactly what needs attention before issues escalate into injuries requiring treatment.

Reveal Hidden Weaknesses, Not Just Obvious Ones

Rather than focusing only on current discomfort, your assessment uncovers subtle dysfunctions in your movement system that typically go unnoticed until they cause pain.

Transform Risk Factors Into Opportunities

Prevention starts with awareness – your assessment converts potential problem areas into specific action steps that strengthen vulnerabilities and optimize movement quality.

Train With Confidence and Direction

Armed with the insights from your functional assessment, you’ll know exactly what to prioritize in your training to stay injury-free while continuing to progress toward your goals.

Key Benefits of Our Injury Prevention Approach

Reduced Injury Risk 

Our comprehensive assessment identifies potential issues before they become painful injuries. By addressing these vulnerabilities early, you significantly decrease your chances of experiencing training setbacks or activity limitations.

Improved Performance 

When your body moves efficiently without compensations or restrictions, you naturally perform better. Our clients often discover that fixing dysfunctional movement patterns not only prevents injuries but also enhances their athletic capabilities.

Long-Term Movement Quality 

Unlike quick fixes that only address symptoms, our approach targets the root causes of movement dysfunction. This creates lasting improvements in how your body functions during daily activities, exercise, and sports.

Personalized Prevention Strategy 

Generic advice can’t address your unique movement patterns. We create a customized plan based on your specific assessment findings, giving you focused actions that make the most impact for your individual needs.

Cost and Time Savings 

Preventing injuries is always more cost-effective than treating them. By investing in prevention now, you avoid the expenses, pain, and downtime associated with rehabilitation later.

Who Can Benefit From Injury Prevention Assessments in Bozeman?

If you’re an active individual who wants to stay consistent with your training, our functional assessment is ideal for you. We commonly work with:

  • Anyone who has experienced recurring injuries
  • Individuals beginning a new fitness program
  • Athletes looking to optimize performance
  • Regular gym-goers seeking to train smarter
  • People with physically demanding occupations
  • Those with a history of compensatory movement patterns

Whether you’re recovering from a previous injury or proactively maintaining your body, our assessment provides the insights you need.

Functional Assessment FAQs

What Makes Your Functional Assessment Different?

Our assessment goes beyond basic screening to analyze the complex interactions between joints, muscles, and movement patterns that contribute to injury risk.

How Long Does the Assessment Take?

A comprehensive functional assessment typically takes 60-90 minutes to ensure we capture all relevant information about your movement quality and potential risk factors.

What Happens After My Assessment?

You’ll receive specific recommendations and corrective strategies tailored to address the findings of your assessment, which can be implemented into your existing training program.

Why Choose Root Therapy & Wellness for Injury Prevention?

At Root Therapy & Wellness, our specialized team uses advanced assessment techniques to identify subtle movement dysfunctions before they develop into painful problems. We focus on giving you practical solutions that integrate seamlessly with your lifestyle.

Invest in Prevention Today

Don’t wait for pain to signal a problem. Contact Root Therapy & Wellness today to schedule your functional assessment and take control of your movement health.

 

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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.