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Active Release Technique\u00ae is an advanced system of diagnosis and manual treatment for soft tissue disorders resulting from Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD), Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), postural strain, sports injuries and general wear and tear. ART\u00ae is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, rotator cuff syndrome, golfer\u2019s and tennis elbow, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, tendonopathies, epicondylitis, mechanical low back pain, and most sports injuries are some of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly, and most often permanently, with ART\u00ae. These conditions all have one important thing in common \u2013 they often result from injury to over-used muscles.<\/p>\n

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How do overuse injuries occur?<\/h4>\n

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Over-used muscles (& other soft tissues) change in 3 important ways:<\/p>\n

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Each of these factors can cause your body to produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up and ties down tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds up, muscles become shorter and weaker, tension on tendons causes tendonitis and nerves can become trapped. This can cause reduced range of motion, loss of strength and pain. If a nerve is trapped you may also feel tingling, numbness and weakness.<\/p>\n

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What is an ART\u00ae treatment like?<\/h4>\n

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Every ART\u00ae session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART\u00ae provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. ART\u00ae is unique in its systematic approach to within patient and tissue tolerance because the patient can control the active movement during treatment. These treatment protocols \u2013 over 500 specific moves \u2013 are unique to ART\u00ae. They allow providers to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. ART\u00ae is not a cookie-cutter approach.<\/p>\n

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Why is ART\u00ae used?<\/h4>\n

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ART\u00ae is used to allow for free and unimpeded movement of muscles, tendons, nerves and joints, to allow for a dramatic change in comfort, flexibility and strength. ART\u00ae is used to enhance and optimize your performance, improve your form and function.<\/p>\n

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How does ART\u00ae work?<\/h4>\n

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ART\u00ae works by releasing the level of tightness or scar tissue formation that has formed as a result of injury overuse or even postural imbalances. The tissues are worked to fix injuries within muscles, tendons, ligaments, and between nerves to allow for improved tissue texture, tension, movement and function.<\/p>\n

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What is the history of Active Release Techniques?<\/h4>\n

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ART\u00ae has been developed, refined, and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. Dr. Leahy noticed that his patients\u2019 symptoms seemed to be related to changes in their soft tissue that could be felt by hand. By observing how muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves responded to different types of work, Dr. Leahy was able to consistently resolve over 90% of his patients\u2019 problems. He now oversees the teaching and certification of health-care providers all over the world in the use of ART\u00ae.<\/p>\n

For More Information Visit the ART\u00ae Website.<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is ART\u00ae?<\/h1>

\"Active-Release-Techniques\"<\/p>

ART\u00ae - Active Release Techniques - is an advanced system of diagnosis and manual treatment for soft tissue disorders resulting from Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD), Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI), postural strain, sports injuries and general wear and tear. ART\u00ae is a patented, state-of-the-art soft tissue system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, rotator cuff syndrome, golfer's and tennis elbow, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, tendonopathies, epicondylitis, mechanical low back pain, and most sports injuries are some of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly, and most often permanently, with ART\u00ae. These conditions all have one important thing in common - they often result from injury to over-used muscles.<\/p>

How do overuse injuries occur?<\/h3>

Over-used muscles (& other soft tissues) change in 3 important ways:<\/strong><\/p>