Last week I spent 21 hours learning a soft tissue technique that has become one of the leading treatments for muscle and tendon injuries.
Active Release Techniques®
ART ® is a soft tissue management system that effectively treats soft tissue problems, which frequently do not respond to other traditional treatments.
The goal of ART® is to restore optimal texture, motion, and function of the soft tissue and release entrapped nerves. This is accomplished through the removal of adhesions or fibrosis in the soft tissues via the application of specific protocols. Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion, and constant pressure or tension. ART® eliminates the pain and dysfunction associated with these adhesions.
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Some of the more common conditions are:
- Carpal tunnel and other peripheral nerve entrapments
- Spinal pain and dysfunction
- Tendonitis and other soft tissue inflammatory disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot
- Sciatica, TMJ, recurrent sprains and strains
Only a credentialed ART® provider can ascertain whether ART® might prove beneficial for your condition. To become proficient in ART®, it takes approximately two years of working with patients once a provider has taken the courses and passed the required examinations. Providers must attend annual update seminars to maintain their credentialed status and keep current of any new protocols and research.
ART® is sought after by nearly every professional sports team, Olympic athletes, movie stars and insurance carriers. This technique has filled a void in the management of soft tissue conditions.
Learn more at http://www.activerelease.com/
