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Active Release Technique (ART)
What is Active Release Technique (ART)? Active Release Technique (ART) was developed, refined and patented by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP; and is a combined treatment and examination practiced by an Active Release Technique provider.
How? The Active Release Technique practitioner uses his or her hands to assess various muscular components including fascia, ligaments, nerves, tendons, and the texture, rigidness and movement of muscles. Active Release Technique is a patented, innovative soft tissue system used to treat a wide spectrum of problems in regard to those muscular components. Problematic tissues are treated by integrating precision tension simultaneously with specific patient motions.
Active Release Technique is helpful in treating conditions such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, knee problems, plantar fasciitis, sciatica, shin splints, shoulder pain and tennis elbow. Since these problems are often the resulsts of muscle over-use, Active Release Technique is usually quite effective in reducing or completely relieving these conditions.These conditions all have one important thing in common: they often result from injury to over-used muscles.
Because scar tissue tends to build up and restrict tissues that need mobility, muscles are shortened and weakened. When this occurs, tendon tension spawns tendonitis, causing trapped nerves. Active Release Technique allows increased range of motion, improved strength, and relief of pain caused by these problems.
With over 500 particular movements, Active Release Technique is a unique healing art that enables practitioners to discover and treat specific health issues effecting patients.
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Active Release Technique (ART)