At Farmington Valley Physical Therapy, we believe that knowledge is power; the power for you to make the most informed decisions about your health care. We regularly hold seminars and workshops at our Unionville office and compile articles from medical journals, online sources and links, as well as original essays. Please check back often as we regularly add events and publications.

To register by phone and credit card, call 860-673-0223.

To register by mail, enclose the name of the registrants, contact information including phone number and email, and payment by check in the amount of $30 per person made out to FVPT to: FVPT, 112 South Main St, Unionville, CT 06085

Aaron Groen, PhD will be teaching two workshops this Spring for charity. ALL of the proceeds from these workshops will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as a fundraiser for Jen Chapin, a Team in Training (TNT) participant and mentor. Jen, a Bristol resident, is training with TNT to run the 2010 Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage, AK on June 19th. She must raise over $5000 for the LLS's Connecticut Chapter to compete in Alaska. Her goal is to raise $6500 in an effort to further the LLS's mission of curing blood cancers by 2015. Visit Jen Fundraising Website by clicking here. GO TEAM in TRAINING!

Running Form and Common Running Injuries - $30, April 10, 2010, 2pm-5pm Farmington Valley Physical Therapy, 112 South Main St., Unionville, CT 06085

Course Description: An in-depth analysis of running form as related to common running injuries. Students will learn about the technique of running through a video-analysis of each student. The course will focus on how changes in running form and training schedules can contribute to common injuries. Some injuries discussed include the Sacroiliac Joint (SI Joint) Dysfunction, Knee/ACL injuries, Iliotibial band (IT band), and plantar fasciitis.

To register by phone and credit card, call 860-673-0223.

To register by mail, enclose the name of the registrants, contact information including phone number and email, and payment by check in the amount of $30 per person made out to FVPT to: FVPT, 112 South Main St, Unionville, CT 06085

Pink Ribbon Program; Breast Cancer Post Operative Workout Enhancing Recovery taught by Doreen Puglisi. May 15 and 16 Saturday: 10am - 5pm, Sunday: 9am - 3pm. Register at the Pink Ribbon Program website. APPROVED FOR 11 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS THROUGH THE CONNECTICUT PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION THIS COURSE IS SOLD OUT!

Course Description:
The goal of this interactive two day course is to provide the participants with a knowledge base that is essential to the successful evaluation of the breast cancer survivor, from diagnosis to treatment, recovery, prevention of lymphedema and proper exercise guidelines and protocols. This course is open to physical therapists, occupational therapists, Pilates instructors, lymphedema treatment specialists, and nurses. Evidence based practice and integration of material from the areas of functional exercise, shoulder rehabilitation and Pilates exercises will be the emphasis of the lab sessions.

Don't worry if you missed the Pink Ribbon Program this year. Pink Ribbon will be back next year or check out one of our other great workshops.

This course is an introduction to Hanna Somatics, an exceptionally effective modality to eliminate ongoing pain from chronically tight muscles in all parts of the body including the back, neck, shoulder, hips, and legs.

In 1976, Dr. Thomas Hanna coined "Somatics" which comes from the Greek word "Soma" meaning "the living body." He used the term to refer to body awareness and perception. Through this awareness, we can increase the accuracy by which messages are communicated between the brain and muscle relieving dysfunctional, painful muscle patterns.

In this course you will learn to treat, "sensory motor amnesia" (SMA). SMA refers to an involuntary response to stress or trauma that results in a dysfunctional muscle pattern; a reflex loop. Hanna Somatics is an eccentric muscle lengthening and proprioceptive exercise technique that assists the brain in coordinating new movement patterns for efficient and healthy muscle memory.

Course Description:
This two day introductory workshop introduces you to Hanna Somatic Education both as a hands-on guided movement as well as a series of self care exercises that address the Trauma Reflex. These exercises and guided movement lengthen muscles back to their natural, relaxed state and correct inefficient movement patterns.

The trauma reflex is a protective posture which occurs in response to any physical or severe emotional trauma -- accident, surgery, long-term stress, etc. This postural reflex presents with coupled sidebendings and rotations among the pelvis/trunk/shoulders/head. These postural compensations, which generally appear as lateral tilting or twisting of the body, may be slight, or very noticeable, but their effects can be devastating and can last for years and become habit.

The protective Trauma Reflex can become a tension habit, tight and/or painful contractions and spasm that interferes with the person's life. In practice, Hanna Somatic Education® resolves these problems through a process of reeducating the brain through eccentric resistant exercise to correctly direct the balance and control of our muscles.

Click here for more information about Hanna Somatics:
Introduction to Hanna Somatics
Hanna Somatics On the Web

Coming this June 12/13, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday and Sunday

Early Registration by May 1: $450
After May 1: $495

The STOTT PILATES® Rehabilitation program is specifically for licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports medicine professionals and chiropractors wishing to integrate modified Pilates exercises for injury prevention and rehabilitation into their practices.

This course introduces you to the biomechanical principles of STOTT PILATES and their application to the Pilates Trapeze Table (Cadillac), Barrels, and Stability Chair.

Emphasis is on lumbo-pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization and the role they play in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Participants also learn the following: review of STOTT PILATES basic principles; identifying proper execution and movement patterns; effective verbal cueing and imagery; clinical problem solving using the STOTT PILATES method.

A focus on spinal, pelvic and scapular conditions. Over 70 exercises plus multiple modifications

Prerequisites: Must have taken STOTT PILATES RMR1 course. Applications are accepted from the following licensed or certified professionals only:

• Physiotherapists/Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants with minimum 2 years experience
• Occupational Therapists
• Chiropractors
• Osteopaths
• Medical Doctors or Sports Medicine Doctors

Duration: 24 hours instruction & supervised teaching conducted over four days

Dates: Summer 2010

Times: 12 pm - 7 pm Saturdays and 9 am - 4 pm Sundays (45 minute lunch break)

Cost: $1095 plus materials

Referral Program: Refer a qualified professional and you both receive $100 off your tuition fee - That's a total shared savings of $200 in addition to any other discounts. See details below.

Recommended Course Materials (not included in course tuition):

• Student guide
• Essential Cadillac 2nd Ed Manual
• Complete Stability Chair Manual
• Complete Arc Barrel Manual
• Complete Spine Corrector Manual
• Complete Ladder Barrel Manual
• Spinal, Pelvic & Scapular Stabilization on Equipment DVD

To register contact Mary Badon - mbadon@fvpt.com or call us at 860-484-FVPT (860-484-3878). Click here for more information about STOTT PILATES rehabilitation program.

Referral Policy:
We would like to share with you an exciting new student referral discount offer - $200 Shared Rewards! Each student who refers a new student to FVPT will receive $100 off his/her own course fees or via a gift certificate. The referred student will also be eligible for $100 off.

The $100 reward is cumulative and there is no upward limit! That means, if you refer a few friends of yours, you may get enough rewards to have all of your own tuition reimbursed!

In order for you and your friend to be eligible for the discount, the referred student must not have taken an FVPT course in the past and must register for a full course (16 hours or more).

Cancellation and Registration Policies:
If you cancel two-weeks or more prior to course or workshop start date, tuition is transferred to a future FVPT sponsored course or workshop of your choice, less the non-refundable non-transferable deposit of $200 for courses.

Less than two-weeks notice is non-refundable and non-transferable. No cash refunds or credit card refunds once payment is received.

If FVPT cancels any workshop or course; you may request a refund or hold credit on the books for future FVPT sponsored workshop or course. Registration is not complete or confirmed until payment has been received. Prices are subject to change without notice. Discount offers cannot be combined with any other special pricing or savings offers unless otherwise advertised.