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FARMINGTON VALLEY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
 
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Running Program Specifics

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! 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.

We have many services available to our Running Program and Sports Medicine clients. See Our Services for more details on the individual treatment modalities. These include:
  • Running Coaching with any of our USATF certified Running Coaches
  • Massage Therapy
  • Orthopedic Evaluations & Physical Therapy
  • Runner Prehabilitation Visit
  • Somatic Movement therapy (private and group sessions)
  • Infrared Sauna Therapy
  • Yoga Classes
  • LASER therapy

Remember, everyone enrolled in a running coaching program will receive 20% off all FVPT elective services.

Note: Clients with health insurance can be covered for physical therapy services. See your insurance policy for details regarding your coverage for physical therapy. Click here for a list of insurance companies we accept. Prices listed below are for clients paying out of pocket for elective services. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Running Coaching

FVPT’s USATF certified running coaches will work with you to improve all aspects of your running with an emphasis on injury prevention. Our coaches can even accompany you on runs to fully evaluate your running technique and training habits. Email Aaron Groen to schedule coaching and consultations.

  • In person consultation - $60/hr
  • Phone consultation - $40/hr

Eight Week Coaching Program - $180 (includes)

  • Initial Consultation
  • Footwear evaluation
  • Questionnaire regarding running habits
  • Evaluation of running and racing history
  • Analysis of background and present training
  • Analysis of running form
  • Preparation of 8 week training schedule
  • Email contact (up to four per week)
  • Weekly phone conversation (initiated by you)

Preparation of additional 8 week training schedules - $100
 

Massage Therapy
A process of manual manipulation of the body’s muscular and soft tissue structure through a variety of techniques ranging form relaxation to clinical and therapeutic applications. The benefits are increased range of motion and flexibility, stress reduction, and improved circulation helping to achieve an overall feeling of well-being. We offer the following massages at both our Unionville and New Britain FVPT offices:
  • Swedish Massage
  • Sports Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Advanced Bodywork Massage
  • Hot Stone Massage
  • Fijian Massage

Rates:
Fijian, Deep Tissue, and Advanced Bodywork Massages: $45 -1/2 hr session, $75 - 1 hr session
All other massages: $40 - 1/2 hr session, $65 - 1 hr session
 

Orthopedic Evaluations & Physical Therapy
The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities, intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development. FVPT offers a wide range of treatments both traditional and cutting edge which may include a combination of LASER, Anodyne, Therapeutic exercises, IR Sauna, or other modalities. FVPT also have therapists that have also been trained as running coaches so they understand runners need.

Standard PT Session: $75
6 PT Session Package: $400
Intensive One-on-One PT Session: $90
1/2 hr Orthopedic Evaluation $50
1 hr Orthopedic Evaluation + PT Treatment $80
 

Runner Prehabilitaton - Injury Prevention
This is a specialized injury prevention evaluation for runners performed by our founder, Boguslawa Badon, RPT who is both physical therapist and a USATF Certified Running Coach. During this evaluation, Ms. Badon will check the major and minor muscle systems of your body for signs of subclinical, developing pathologies such as plantar faciitis, imbalanced hamstring/quads, hip/pelvic misalignment, over pronation/supination of the feet, etc. Includes an additional 1/2 hr IR Sauna Session.

  • Gait/Running Evaluation
  • Individual/Group Tight Muscle Release
  • Formulation of a individualized prescription consisting of injury prevention exercises which included stretches, range of motion exercises, movements to relax tight muscles, joint mobilization exercises, and more.

1 hr Running Prehab Session  + 1/2 IR Sauna Session - $100
1 hr Running Prehab Session - $95
 

Somatic Movement Neuroeducation Therapy
Somatics is a system of neuromuscular education (mind-body training) which helps you to overcome pain and reduce your chances of future injuries. These precise, controlled movements reverse chronic pain patterns resulting from injury, stress, repetitive motion strain, habituated postures, or tight muscles. Works wonders for shin splints, tight hamstrings, and plantar fasciitis.

1/2 hr Private: $45 - 1 hr Private: $80
1 hr Group Session: $15
 

Infrared Sauna Therapy
Far infrared sauna therapy surrounds the body and penetrates deeply into joints, muscles and tissues, speeding oxygen flow and increasing circulation. Far infrared saunas can also provide relief to clients suffering from sore muscle, fatigue, or those that wish to detoxify or increase flexibility. A favorite amongst our runners.

1/2 hr Session: $20 - 1 hr Session: $35
 

Yoga for Runners
Cross-training is the use of another sport or activity to enhance training in one's primary sport, running in this case. Cross-training builds your "non-running" muscles, rests your "running" muscles while maintaining (or gaining) relevant physical characteristics like flexibility, and provides balance to your muscle groups.

Goals of the Yoga for Runners Class:

  • Improved Core Strength
  • Improved Flexibility and Balance
  • Stress Relief
  • Greater ability to focus and concentrate
  • More efficient use of physical energy/strength
  • Venue for runners to learn effective methods of stretching
  • A yoga class that is designed to meet the needs of the athlete. The focus is on stretching and strengthening with the intention of improving performance, whatever your sport. An intense yoga practice focusing on strength, endurance & form. Challenging for all levels this workout is truly meditation in motion.

$15 for one class, walk-in (please arrive 15 min early to register)
$140 for 10 class pack
$220 for 20 class pack
 

LASER Therapy
When the LASER light is applied to the tissue, it gets absorbed into the mitochondria (energy cells) and cell membranes by chromatophores (color pigments in cell). This results in elevation of cell ATP synthesis (increased energy availability).  This leads to increased DNA and RNA synthesis which are essential for tissue repair and pain control. The cell uses this extra energy to attain homeostasis (balance). This powerful treatment speeds recovery from injuries by increasing blood flow (vasodilatation) and increasing the cells' innate ability to heal itself.

15 min LASER + Mobilizations treatment - $25
 

Integrated LASER Therapy & Somatics Session
This session combines LASER therapy, and Somatics for powerful rehabilitation. LASER involves the application of low power LASER light to injuries to stimulate healing and reduce pain. It is used to increase the speed, quality and strength of tissue repair, resolve inflammation and give pain relief.

1/2 hr Private Session: $55 - 1 hr Private Session: $90