Active Release Techniques®
What is it?
Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.®) is a patented, state-of-the-ART soft tissue system that diagnoses and permanently treats soft tissue injuries. These injuries can be a result of repetitive stress or trauma such as whiplash or from over-use of the same muscle group doing the same activities. It is a non-invasive healing procedure that locates and breaks down scar tissue and adhesions that cause soft-tissue injuries.
How is it performed?
Whenever possible we have our patients perform active movements during the treatment process. Active motions stimulate neurological pathways in the spinal cord that help to reduce pain during treatment. Motion also helps to reproduce the stresses the patient will actually be under during normal active motion.
ART® is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The provider uses a method of healing injuries by locating scar tissue, then applying tension to the scar tissue while lengthening muscles, tendons and ligaments. ART® returns tissue to its correct tension, texture, movement and function thus eliminating symptoms. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements.
These treatment protocols - over 500 specific moves - are unique to ART®. They allow providers to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. ART® is unique to each individual – treatment and specific moves incorporated depend on the evaluation results of the patient.
Each session takes between 8 to 30 minutes and comfort level varies by each individual. At times ART® can be described as mildly uncomfortable but the therapeutic benefits easily outweigh any tenderness felt during a treatment.
Who should consider ART®?
ART® is a highly successful treatment for anyone who leads an active life, sits at a computer all day, or enjoys gardening. Many daily activities cause repetitive stress and the formation of scar tissue, which hinders the movement and function of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves). This creates symptoms of pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion, numbness and weakness.
If you suffer from any of the following, ART® may be the solution for you:
Headaches Back Pain Hip Pain
Neck Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Golfer’s/Tennis Elbow
Tendonitis Shin Splints Finger Pain
Shoulder Pain Sciatica Leg Pain
Tmj Plantar Fasciitis Knee Injuries
Wrist Pain Tennis Elbow Arthritis
Achilles Tendonitis Ankle Injuries Bunions
Bursitis Foot Pain/Injury Frozen Shoulder
Golf Injuries Gait Imbalances Hammer Toes
Hand Injuries Hip Pain Impingement Syndromes
Joint Dysfunction Muscle Pulls or Strains Muscle Weakness
Myofascitis Nerve Entrapment Syndromes Post Surgical
Repetitive Strain Injuries Rib Pain Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Running Injuries Scar Tissue Formation Sports Injuries
Swimmers Shoulder Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Throwing Injuries
TMJ Weight Lifting Injuries Whiplash
ART® has a 90% success rate in treating these symptoms permanently
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