Active Release Techniques
What is Active Release Techniques?Active Release Techniques®, or A.R.T. for short, treats problems related to soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia and nerves). ART® is a hands-on therapy that allows practitioners to identify the source of problem and treat soft tissues in a way that will restore proper function and allow you to work, play & perform at your best.
ART® has become one of the most sought after and successful treatments for soft tissue injuries. It has a 90% success rate for treating soft tissue injuries like:
Why do I need ART®?
ART® is needed when soft tissues become injured. Repetitive strain, acute injury or even constant pressure on a tissue can cause injury. Once injured, our body produces dense, tough scar tissue or “adhesions” in the affected area. This can result in muscles that are shorter and weaker, tension on the tendons and pressure on nerves.
Without treating the adhesions, the scar tissue builds up and as a result, there is a there is a decreased of range of motion, weakness, pain and possibly numbness and tingling.
ART® can be helpful for anyone who leads an active lifestyle or sits at a computer all day. Soft tissue injury exists in just about all of us!
ART® has become one of the most sought after and successful treatments for soft tissue injuries. It has a 90% success rate for treating soft tissue injuries like:
- Rotator Cuff Shoulder Injury
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Golfers Elbow and Tennis Elbow pain
- Headaches, neck and back pain
- ITBand Syndrome, Shin splints
- Tendonitis and muscle tears
Why do I need ART®?
ART® is needed when soft tissues become injured. Repetitive strain, acute injury or even constant pressure on a tissue can cause injury. Once injured, our body produces dense, tough scar tissue or “adhesions” in the affected area. This can result in muscles that are shorter and weaker, tension on the tendons and pressure on nerves.
Without treating the adhesions, the scar tissue builds up and as a result, there is a there is a decreased of range of motion, weakness, pain and possibly numbness and tingling.
ART® can be helpful for anyone who leads an active lifestyle or sits at a computer all day. Soft tissue injury exists in just about all of us!