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Active Release Technique Uses and Benefits

<br>Active release technique (ART) treats your bodyu2019s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. The techniqueu2019s been around for more than 30 years.<br><br>Read more-<br>https://www.prohealthchiro.ca/activerelease.php<br>

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Active Release Technique Uses and Benefits

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  1. Active Release Technique Uses and Benefits

  2. What is active release technique? Active release technique (ART) treats your body’s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. The technique’s been around for more than 30 years. ART entails identifying, isolating, and targeting the affected area to break up scar tissue. This promotes blood flow and faster healing of injuries. ART can be used to treat problems with your: • muscles • ligaments • tendons • nerves

  3. It was first used by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor, to treat soft tissue disorders in elite athletes and has since been used to treat millions of people. A number of healthcare providers are trained in ART, including: • chiropractors • physical therapists • massage therapists • physicians These providers use ART to treat back pain, headaches, and other symptoms caused by soft tissue conditions and injuries.

  4. What body parts are treated? ART can be used to treat pain and other symptoms caused by injury or damage to: Fascia. This is fibrous connective tissue that protects and supports muscles and organs throughout your body. Inflammation across a band of fascia tissue can cause extreme pain and stiffness. Plantar fasciitis is a common fascia tissue condition. Major muscle groups. Strains and pulls from overuse or trauma can affect any of your major muscle groups. This includes muscles in your neck and shoulders, back, and hamstrings. Tendons and ligaments. Tendons connect muscles to bone and ligaments connect bone to bone. Injury to either can cause pain and decrease range of motion.

  5. Source Healthline Contact Us Chiropractic in Calgary Physiotherapy Clinic in Calgary

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