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Running Coaching, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Announcement: FVPT is assembling an educational exhibit on Running Shoes and we need your help.  Please bring your used, but clean, running shoes to our clinic for a $20 voucher toward any FVPT elective service including massages, yoga classes, infrared sauna, and more (min purchase $50)! We will be looking at the wear patterns on the shoes, as well as the way the shoes are constructed. Not valid for merchandise in the FVPT Wellness store. Cannot be combined with other offers. Email running@fvpt.com if you have any questions about this program.
 
Farmington Valley Physical Therapy is a health care facility which specializes high quality physical therapy rehabilitation, injury prevention, runner education, and wellness care services. We have combined our therapists' knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology with the experience and expertise of our Running Coaches to develop an innovative and comprehensive set of services that will benefit runners of all levels. As an FVPT Running Program client you will consult with our team of running coaches, physical therapists, and massage therapists.

Everyone is invited to read our list of online running articles, links, and compilation of research articles from peer-reviewed medical journals (the gold standard of medicine). For additional running advice, visit Coach Aaron Groen's FVPT Running blog where you can ask questions and read Coach Groen's product reviews, sample training schedules, articles, and opinions. Click here if you are a runner interested in joining the FVPT team.

Benefits of the FVPT Running Program compared to conventional Coaching:

  • Direct access to trained health care professionals with experience in sports medicine
  • Access to training equipment and a fully stocked gym
  • We have USA Track & Field certified running coaches that are also therapists
  • Regular workshops and seminars on topics related to running
    • (see our Calendar)
  • 20% off all FVPT elective* services while enrolled in Running Coaching
  • Access to FVPT handouts, training schedules, and print articles
    • *Elective services are defined as those services that are not prescribed by a physician and are paid for out-of-pocket by the client.

Who will benefit from the FVPT Running Program

  • Runners and walkers with a past history of injuries associated with running or walking
  • Runners and walkers who are currently fighting injuries 
  • Those training for multi-sport events 
  • Those just getting started with a running or walking program, or making the transition from walking to running - injury prevention is the key.

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