Active Release Technique® (A.R.T.)

What is Active Release Technique (ART)?
 

A non-invasive treatment system precisely engineered to locate and quickly resolve soft-tissue disorders. 

Active Release Technique (ART) is a cutting-edge, manual therapy designed to treat soft tissue injuries and improve mobility. This hands-on approach involves a combination of precise pressure and guided movement to release scar tissue, adhesions, and tension built up within muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. These adhesions are often caused by overuse, injury, or repetitive motions, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. By addressing the root cause of these issues, ART promotes proper tissue function, alleviates pain, and enhances overall performance.

Unlike passive treatments, ART actively engages the patient by incorporating movement, ensuring a targeted and effective release. This technique has been widely embraced by athletes, office workers, and individuals seeking relief from chronic pain or mobility restrictions.

Your first visit with an ART certified provider will begin with a medical history and background, followed by questions concerning the specific problem you are experiencing. These questions include where the condition or pain is located, what may have caused it, and what motions aggravated. From there, the provider will move to a hands-on diagnostic process and palpate the described areas to pinpoint the root problem. Once the route is identified, specific ART protocols will be used to repair and restore the damaged tissue. This process may be repeated a few times depending upon the number of affected areas and the severity of pain.

Touch is an important psychomotor skill directly correlated with successful and rapid treatment. ART is the only modality that utilizes effective and comfortable touch as one of its keystones. ART certified providers are highly trained in the only soft-tissue system that incorporates a diagnostic process to accurately and efficiently determine the specific tissues generating pain and altered movement. ART full-body certified providers can effectively locate each of the 450 structures we treat and palpate the structures to determine if the tissue is healthy or damaged.

The ART system allows the provider two distinct advantages: 

1. Determining the actual root issue, instead of focusing solely on the location of the pain and 

2. Delivering effective treatment to the point of structure that results in better outcomes faster.

The goal of Active Release Techniques treatment is to get you back to your living your life, pain-free, as soon as possible. 

Dr. Dorea Wilder Neigert DC, CCSP took her first credentialing class for ART in 2006 and takes an ART continuing education class yearly. 

Why Choose Active Release Technique?
Whether you’re looking to recover from an injury, manage chronic pain, or simply improve your physical performance, ART offers numerous benefits:

• Injury Recovery: Helps heal soft tissue damage by breaking down scar tissue and restoring normal function.

• Pain Relief: Targets specific areas of tension or dysfunction to alleviate discomfort.

• Improved Flexibility and Range of Motion: Frees up adhesions, allowing your body to move with ease.

• Boosted Performance: Ideal for athletes or active individuals aiming to optimize their physical capabilities.

Maintain an Adhesion-Free Body
While ART is excellent for addressing existing issues, it’s equally important to take a proactive approach to your health. Regular tune-ups with ART can keep your body adhesion-free, ensure smooth movement, and reduce the risk of future injuries. Think of it as maintenance for your most valuable asset—your body. By incorporating ART sessions into your wellness routine, you can stay active, strong, and pain-free.

Take the First Step to Feeling Your Best
Ready to experience the benefits of Active Release Technique? Schedule your appointment today to start your journey toward a healthier, more mobile body. Don't wait for pain to slow you down—prevent it before it starts with regular ART tune-ups.

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