Posted on December 6, 2007 in Massage Techniques
Active Release Technique (ART) is a new and extremely efficient treatment for most types of soft tissue injury, whether from shock, repetitive motion, or athletics.
During a typical healing session, the Active Release Technique practitioner first watches the client in action, and then feels for injured soft-tissue with his fingers.
Active Release Technique also aims to bring back soft tissue structures that feel tensed to their original and strong conditions.
A healthy muscle should act like a rubber band, but an excessively tight muscle tends to behave more like a rope.
Active Release Technique seeks to fetch back the overly tight muscle to its original condition in its character of elasticity and resiliency.
Active Release Technique can therefore also be used to avoid soft tissue injury in cases where the soft tissue already feels tight and strained due to overuse.
Here, “overuse” refers to any action that exceeds a person’s present specific level of fitness. For example, a person with tough muscles may be able to lift a 50kg load without overuse. But for a person with weak muscles, lifting 30 kg may amount to overuse.
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How is Art treatment performed Every ART sitting is actually a blend of examination and treatment. The ART massager uses his /her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Unusual tissues are treated by combining exactly directed tension with very specific patient actions.
When abnormal muscle tissue is exposed the massage therapist will administer an exhaustive series of massage techniques in order to move the muscle through its full range of action. This will relieve the adjoining tissues of any adhesions or scar tissue, which can form and obstruct the injured muscle, and allow for the free flow of blood, lymph fluid and nerve conduction so the muscle will cure.
How Long Does the Treatment Take? The preliminary consultation, examination and treatment will need approximately 30 minutes with the doctor.
When to Expect Results?
In most cases, following the first treatment, a patient will experience a helpful result. This may be a boost in range of actions, less pain, improved muscle strength, or decreased numbness and tingling.
