The Active Release Technique (ART, also referred to as the
Active Release Techniques) is a system of movement-based massage treatment
developed and patented by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP. He teaches this system,
which involves over 500 treatment movements or protocols, to health care
professionals worldwide to certify them as ART practitioners.
ART is different from traditional chiropractic manipulations
in that it focuses on hands-on massage in salt lake city and repair of soft tissue, to alleviate
conditions caused by strain and overuse. Overused muscles can change in many
ways. They can develop acute tears or small tears (micro-trauma) in muscle
tissue that cause the muscles to suffer from lack of oxygen (hypoxia). This can
cause a buildup of scar tissue in the affected areas. As scar tissue increases,
muscles actually shorten and become less flexible, causing a restricted range
of motion, pain, or strength loss. Nerves can also become trapped, resulting in
symptoms of numbness, weakness, or tingling.
An ART session combines examination with treatment. ART
practitioners use their hands to assess the texture, flexibility, and range of
movement in muscle tissue, tendons, and ligaments. Using gentle hand pressure,
they then utilize the ART protocols to massage the soft tissue with stretching
motions to break up fibrous adhesions and restore normal functionality. In some
ART sessions, the patient's muscles and tissues are manipulated by the
practitioner; in others, the patient is asked to move the affected areas while
pressure is applied to them. The goal is to restore normal movement and ease
pressure on entrapped nerves or blood vessels.
Many conditions can be successfully treated using ART, such
as back pain, headaches, TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome, "tennis elbow,"
spinal pain, tendonitis, sciatica, shin splints, and recurring sprains and
strains. A study performed at Vanderbilt University determined that "the
results supporting the efficacy of ART have been significant enough to support
the treatment as a viable alternative method for treating soft-tissue injuries
and pain.
Training and certification as an ART practitioner is
provided to chiropractors and other health care professionals by Dr. Leahy's
organization and through New York Chiropractic College. Courses are provided on
Upper and Lower Extremity conditions, Spinal problems, Long Tract Nerve
Entrapment, and Diagnosis / Active Palpation. Students must attend all required
hands-on workshops and pass an examination to become certified. Practitioners
must also attend follow-up courses and be periodically retested to maintain the
credential.
Author Bio:
Dr. Matt Ramirez graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Human Biology in 2004 and received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2006. He specializes in auto injury recovery and rehabilitation and has enhanced and improved thousands of lives as well as treated people of all ages over the years. He is also an expert in health and wellness, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and more...
Dr. Matt Ramirez graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Human Biology in 2004 and received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree in 2006. He specializes in auto injury recovery and rehabilitation and has enhanced and improved thousands of lives as well as treated people of all ages over the years. He is also an expert in health and wellness, massage therapy, chiropractic care, and more...
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