ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES
Active Release Techniques (ART®) is a highly specialized, hands-on system for diagnosing and treating soft tissue injuries. This non-invasive, movement-based therapy is designed to address dysfunctions in muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves, making it an effective solution for a wide range of conditions. By combining precise manual pressure with guided patient movements, ART works to break down adhesions, scar tissue, and tightness that can result from overuse, repetitive strain, or injury. These adhesions can restrict blood flow, compress nerves, and limit mobility, ultimately leading to pain and dysfunction.
What sets ART apart is its precision and customization. Each treatment is tailored to the patient's specific needs, with protocols that identify and target problem areas at their source. ART delivers faster and more effective results than traditional massage or general muscle therapies, often referred to as the gold standard in soft-tissue management for professional and recreational athletes. Patients commonly experience improvements in mobility, strength, and overall performance.
The benefits of ART are:
• Decrease joint stress
• Helps to break adhesions
• Increase vascular flow at the site
• Restores normal gliding mechanics between adjacent structures
• Releases entrapped nerves by releasing the tension of the muscles
