Active Release Techniques (ART) is a highly effective, cutting-edge soft tissue treatment that addresses issues with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It’s a top choice in sports medicine, trusted by every MLB and NFL team, and widely used by U.S. Olympic athletes.
How Active Release Techniques Can Help You
The gold standard for soft tissue injuries.The Active Release Technique (ART) is considered by many as the gold standard of soft tissue mobilization due to the specific protocols for every individual muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint capsule. These protocols assist in the specific diagnosis of both the nature of the tissue injury and the exact tissue involved. The ART method focuses on relief of tissue tension which can develop from repetitive use and stress . Tissue tension disorders may lead to muscular weakness, numbness, aching, tingling and burning sensations. This treatment technique is utilized by a number of athletes especially at the collegiate, professional, and Olympic levels.
Common Conditions Where ART Provides Significant Relief:
- Repetitive Strain Injuries: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis
- Spinal/Nerve Issues: Sciatica, radiating pain, numbness
- Foot/Ankle Pain: Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints
- Shoulder Girdle Pain: Rotator Cuff Syndrome, frozen shoulder
- Chronic Pain: Tension headaches, myofascial pain syndrome
Elite ART Care at Keating Chiropractic. You can be confident you’re receiving the highest quality ART treatment available. Both Dr. Mitchell Keating and Dr. Brandt Blixt are fully certified Active Release Providers. Both Dr. Keating and Dr. Blixt hold the prestigious “Elite Provider” recognition, a distinction held by only 450 healthcare providers in the United States.