ART should be your first choice if you have any type of overuse injury as it is able to resolve the majority of these cases without the use of invasive techniques like surgery.

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A.R.T. Who can benefit?

Anyone who suffers from any type of overuse injury- from the athlete to the office worker or trades person to the home keeper- can benefit from treatments with Active Release Technique. Chronic or acute problems that have not responded to other forms of treatment are often helped by ART. ART is also an effective tool for improving athletic performance.

ART should be your first choice if you have any type of overuse injury as it is able to resolve the majority of these cases without the use of invasive techniques like surgery. ART is able to do this with almost no side effects, aside from a temporary tenderness of soft tissue.

ART is very beneficial in the prevention of repetitive strain injuries. Persons undertaking employment which requires repetitive motions would benefit greatly from having regular treatments of ART as it ensures that the soft tissue tension, texture and movement remains normal. This proactive approach reduces the risk of developing stiffness, discomfort, weakness, instability, swelling and most importantly PAIN.

How can ART improve athletic performance?

ART can signifcantly improve a person's performance at any sport, whether it is by an amatuer or professional athlete. ART allows the body to perform efficently by restoring normal soft tissue function and motion. Short, restricted muscles, which are weak, are restored to normal function by removing the restrictions. In turn, there is an almost immediate increase in strength. In addition, patient's frequently experience improved reaction times due to restored muscular and nervous function.

Athletes that have been assisted at our practice include: body builders, triathletes, marathon runners, swimmers, cyclists and many amatuer athletes from a variety of sports (e.g. soccer, hockey, rugby union, rugby league).

How do exercises become more effective after ART treatment?

Stretching and strengthening exercises are only effective if they are executed after the adhesions within the soft tissues have been released. Any attempts to strengthen muscles affected by adhesions often causes the soft tissues to become more restricted, which in turn causes additional tension and loss of motion within the soft tissues.

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