What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
Active Release Technique is a soft-tissue treatment that focuses on restoring the integrity of individual muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia & nerves. Many conditions are the result of scar tissue accumulation due to acute injuries, chronic postures or repetitive use activities. Problems arise when the scar tissue accumulation is excessive and results in dysfunction. An ART treatment is designed to break down the restrictive scar tissue in order to allow normal function and motion of the soft tissue structures.
ART is a breakthrough in the treatment of injury with a 90% success rate. A revolutionary form of manual therapy, it’s the first program specifically designed to evaluate and treat damaged soft tissue. It resolves many injuries considered untreatable before ART, sometimes in just a few visits. ART is not just about muscle manipulation, it’s about resolving conditions and pain caused by adhesions (scarring of injured tissue) and nerve entrapment. The word “active” refers to the fact that “active motion” of the patient is required to develop tension on the adhesion.
