Active release technique is a movement-based therapy for treating soft tissue injuries. It’s popular with athletes because response tends to be rapid, allowing them to return to training quickly.
With a success rate over 90%, ART is one of the most sought after soft tissue treatments available.
The Hamilton physiotherapy clinic at Main Street Health includes ART practitioners.
Active release therapy is a set of patented soft tissue treatment techniques. Each ART session is actually a combination of assessment and treatment. The ART provider manually evaluates the tightness, texture, and movement of soft tissues, then uses precisely directed tension and specific patient movements to treat problems.
Soft tissues are everything around our bones and organs — muscles, nerves, and connective tissues.
Connective tissues include tendons, ligaments, and fascia.
ART treats soft tissues, not bones or joints. It is one of the best treatments available for repetitive strain injuries.
Common conditions treated with ART include:
Soft tissue injuries can be hard to treat, so the fact that ART focuses on soft tissue is a major benefit.
Other benefits of ART therapy include:
To learn more about ART and how it can help relieve pain and restore movement, contact Main Street Health to book a consultation.
