Fairfax Family Physical Therapy

04/24/2023

Outpatient Sports and Orthopedic Facility seeking fulltime Physical Therapist.

Fairfax Family Physical Therapy has been in business since 2004. The office is located in the quaint town of Fairfax, Vermont, just 30 minutes north of Burlington and 20 minutes from Smugglers’ Notch and the Green Mountains for hiking and biking.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan with employer matching, generous continuing education reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and mentoring. Treatment facilities include an aquatic center with an underwater treadmill, a biodex balance system machine, 2 private treatment rooms, 2 open treatment rooms, and a large gym area. Pool and gym equipment may be utilized by FFPT staff free of charge.

We are a family-oriented business looking for an energetic therapist to join our team. An ideal candidate would be able to evaluate and treat all age groups with a large variety of diagnoses, have a strong commitment to continual professional growth and be ready to be part of the family at Fairfax Family Physical Therapy.

Please visit our website at fairfaxfamilypt.com.

Please send inquiries to Melissa Laflin, PT, DPT, @ mlaflinffpt@yahoo.com

11/11/2020

Thank you to all the veterans and active military who continue to serve our country and allow us to enjoy the incredible freedoms we have in the USA.

09/24/2020

Good example of getting physical therapy early to reduce length of impairment

The report, focused on workers' comp recipients, concludes that early physical therapy for LBP improves outcomes and saves money.

07/31/2020

06/05/2020

Operations Update

Thank you for your ongoing support of Fairfax Family Physical Therapy. We hope this finds your family and yourself well. We wanted to take this time to update you on our current state of operations.

We are slowly getting back to normal staffing patterns but not business as usual. During this down time we installed a new glass barrier in the front office to keep our staff and patients safe. In efforts to follow the State of Vermont and CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe, we have also changed a few of our practice patterns.

Firstly, we do ask patients not to come in if they are ill, have recently returned from out of state travel or have been exposed to someone with confirmed Covid 19.

We no longer have magazines in the waiting area and have chairs spaced out at least 6 feet and ask that you maintain social distancing as possible.

We are advising patients to wear masks. We have some available for purchase or free if you cannot afford one. All staff wear masks while treating our patients in the clinic.

We would like patients to enter from the front, take care of your co pay and scheduling concerns and when done therapy exit from side door. Wash hands upon entering and exiting building. Pool patients may be asked to enter and exit pool from side pool entrance.

We have always washed our mats and changed linens between patients and are continuing to do so as well as wiping doorknobs, switches and all equipment regularly.

Please let us know how you are doing via a phone call (802) 849-9308 or email helpdesk@fairfaxfamilypt.com.

The front office is now regularly staffed and if you would like an appointment please do not hesitate to call.

Stay safe and well!

The Staff at Fairfax Family Physical Therapy

05/08/2020

04/22/2020

We are reaching out to all our friends and hope you are all well and safe. We remain open for patients who need in clinic care and we are also providing telehealth visits as needed. If you come to the clinic we ask you wear a mask and wash your hands when entering the clinic. We are making renovations to our front office to make it safer for everyone as this pandemic continues and threatens to recur.

Just a reminder to stay active as it boosts your immune system and practice safe social distancing. Share with us what positive experiences you may be having as a result of this new era in history.

I for one am very thankful for the community who has supported us since 2004 and a wonderful supportive family. Thanks to Dr. vonLepel and John Shraven I have tried out growing Microgreens. Very nutritious and fast.

Soon we will be posting pics of good body mechanics for cutting and handling firewood, because you all know what nuts we are with posture and lifting techniques.

Stay safe!! we miss everyone.
Krystal

04/17/2020

A Stanford doc joins us to science the crap out of this.

08/07/2019

Happy Wednesday! 🤣

06/20/2019

GO USWNT! 🇺🇸 The skeleton crew is cheering on Team USA in their final group stage match today!

06/12/2019

Fairfax Family Physical Therapy : JOB OPENING!!!

Outpatient Sports and Orthopedic Facility seeking full or part-time Physical Therapist.

Fairfax Family Physical Therapy has been in business since 2004. The office is located in the quaint town of Fairfax, Vermont, just 30 minutes north of Burlington and 20 minutes from Smugglers’ Notch and the Green Mountains for hiking and biking.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan with employer matching, generous continuing education reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and mentoring. Treatment facilities include an aquatic center with an underwater treadmill, a biodex balance system machine, 2 private treatment rooms, 2 open treatment rooms, and a large gym area. Pool and gym equipment may be utilized by FFPT staff free of charge.

We are a family-oriented business looking for an energetic therapist to complement our team. An ideal candidate would be able to evaluate and treat all age groups with a large variety of diagnoses, have a strong commitment to continual professional growth and be ready to be part of the family at Fairfax Family Physical Therapy.

Please visit our website at fairfaxfamilypt.com.

Please send inquiries to Melissa Laflin, PT, DPT, ATC @ mlaflin@fairfaxfamilypt.com

06/04/2019

It's !

Just a reminder, the clinic is participating in a year-long course, the "4th World Master Course - Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment" through ISICO (Italian Scientific Institute Vertebral Column).

Our current module focuses on scoliosis specific exercises and the research supporting exercise as an effective treatment for scoliosis.

Call us if you have scoliosis and would like to begin a safe exercise program to help you stay healthy and active, or for a screening if you think you or your child may have it.

Scoliosis is a condition that affects the normal shape of the spine, altering a person’s overall trunk alignment and posture.

06/03/2019

To our Fairfax community - this may interest some of you
UVM ACL Research Study

If you have recently suffered a first time injury to your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that requires surgery, you may qualify for this research study.

A study is being conducted at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine to determine the reasons why people who injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee go on to suffer another knee injury. This information will be used to help reduce the risk of suffering these injuries.
You may be eligible if you:

Are 13-26 years old
Injured your ACL for the first time and have never suffered any injury to your other knee
Participate in organized sports/activity
Have had, or intend to have, surgery to repair your ACL
Intend to return to the sport/activity that you participated in before you were injured


For more information about this study either contact us via phone (802-656-2252) or email (aclstudy@med.uvm.edu).

05/13/2019

"Specialization and Overuse injuries in Young Athletes"

Here are some interesting facts about sports and young athletes.

Overuse injuries increase when children to begin to specialize in a single sport at a young age. This specialization causes repetitive trauma to tendons, bones and joints and result in overuse injuries that can plague children into their adult years.

In a 2013 study adolescents who spend more hours per week than their age playing one sport are 70% more like to experience overuse injuries than other injuries. Another study shows that kids who play one sport for 8 months out of the year are nearly 3Times more likely to experience an overuse injury in their hip or knee.

Many kids aspire to compete at an elite level and earn college scholarships. However, studies show that specialization early in a sport does not increase one's chance of becoming an elite athlete. In fact, 88% of college athletes played more than one sport as children and 70% didn't specialize until after 12 years old. Specialization really begins to show a benefit in the teen years.

5 tips to help your young athlete avoid overuse injuries
1. age vs hours - restrict the amount of time your child is playing one sport each week. The rule of thumb they should not be spending more hours per week than their age. Example - a nine year old should spend 9 hours or less each week at soccer practice or games combined.
2. take rest breaks - one or 2 days of rest each week and longer throughout the year are beneficial to avoiding overuse injuries.
3. Communicate discomfort - your athletes must know it is important to let their parents and coaches know if they are experiencing pain, discomfort or something just doesn't feel right.
4. You know your child - parents know their child best. keep a close eye on their performance and behaviors so you can recognize if something is off. Listen when they tell you something hurts.
5. Cross train - play multiple sports, or perform varied exercises to develop different muscle groups and give others a much - needed rest. This variation makes children better overall athletes and increases their agility.

For PATRIOTS fans Tom Brady did not play football until a Freshman in High school and experienced soccer, baseball and basketball as he was growing up. According to his 2015 article in USA today he encourages his kids to be kids and experience all sports and activities. Just have fun!

Already battling an injury or want more information about Fairfax Family Physical Therapy call 802-849-9308

04/18/2019

You probably have the message by now. Exercise is just good for everything, weight loss, improving your immune system, slowing the rate of dementia and slowing the effects of aging on muscle mass and bone density to recap a few.

Is Exercise Safe During Pregnancy? Regular exercise during pregnancy benefits a mother and her baby in many ways. It reduces back pain, eases constipation, may decreased risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and cesarean delivery, promotes healthy weight gain during pregnancy, improves overall....

04/02/2019

We can all find an hour to exercise in our week! The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, but a minimum of 60 minutes can help you stay safe and independent.

A new study says adults with lower-extremity joint symptoms who get at least one hour of moderate to vigorous exercise every week are more likely to be free of disability after four years than those who do not meet this exercise goal.