Active Release Techniques
What is Active Release Technique?
Active Release Technique (ART for short) is a patented, movement-based, soft-tissue treatment that is very effective in treating strains, sprains, and overuse injuries. ART is a non-invasive hands-on therapy, provided by licensed medical professionals who have completed post-graduate certifications through Active Release Techniques, LLC. ART providers learn and master over 500 specific pain patterns to accurately and quickly identify the actual cause of a patient's pain, then physically free the muscles that are adhered together (usually because of scar tissue), with hands-on protocols.
Patients usually respond rapidly to this specific movement based form of care. In most cases, the change/improvement is permanent and/or long lasting when the patient keeps up individualized stretches or exercises provided by the the Doctor.
Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and muscle tightness and restriction are just a few of the conditions that can be resolved quickly with ART.
ART is very different from other soft tissue techniques in that it is a complete system. First the provider defines the problem using patient feedback and body patterns. Second, the provider evaluates using hands-on palpation searching for abnormalities in tissue texture, movement, and function. Once the cause of the problem is found, then the provider follows a series of hands-on treatment protocols to break up the scar tissue and adhesions which have caused the muscles and joint complexes to have restricted mobility, entrap nerves, and decrease blood flow to areas of the body. These treatments involve tension on the problem along with precise movements to return the muscle or joint to improved function.
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, and joint complexes. Abnormally functioning areas are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements to maximize mobility. No two patients receive the same treatment, as each and every session is designed to treat that patient with that problem at that exact moment.
Why does Active Release Technique treatment work so well?
Active Release Technique (ART for short) is a patented, movement-based, soft-tissue treatment that is very effective in treating strains, sprains, and overuse injuries. ART is a non-invasive hands-on therapy, provided by licensed medical professionals who have completed post-graduate certifications through Active Release Techniques, LLC. ART providers learn and master over 500 specific pain patterns to accurately and quickly identify the actual cause of a patient's pain, then physically free the muscles that are adhered together (usually because of scar tissue), with hands-on protocols.
Patients usually respond rapidly to this specific movement based form of care. In most cases, the change/improvement is permanent and/or long lasting when the patient keeps up individualized stretches or exercises provided by the the Doctor.
Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, and muscle tightness and restriction are just a few of the conditions that can be resolved quickly with ART.
ART is very different from other soft tissue techniques in that it is a complete system. First the provider defines the problem using patient feedback and body patterns. Second, the provider evaluates using hands-on palpation searching for abnormalities in tissue texture, movement, and function. Once the cause of the problem is found, then the provider follows a series of hands-on treatment protocols to break up the scar tissue and adhesions which have caused the muscles and joint complexes to have restricted mobility, entrap nerves, and decrease blood flow to areas of the body. These treatments involve tension on the problem along with precise movements to return the muscle or joint to improved function.
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses their hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, and joint complexes. Abnormally functioning areas are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements to maximize mobility. No two patients receive the same treatment, as each and every session is designed to treat that patient with that problem at that exact moment.