Active Release Therapy (ART)
About Active Release Therapy (ART)
For the effective treatment of:
- Adhesions and scar tissue.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Nerve and blood vessel entrapment.
The goal of ART is to restore the smooth movement of tissues and to release any entrapped nerves or blood vessels.
What Is Active Release Therapy?
Active Release Technique (ART) is an advanced, patented hands-on therapy that treats damaged soft tissue and injuries. The term ‘soft tissue’ means muscles, nerves, tendons and the fascia surrounding the muscles. Over the years, Active Release Therapy has proven to be a breakthrough in treating many soft tissue injuries.
Active Release Technique has successfully resolved many injuries that were deemed untreatable. Specific injuries that have been treated with Active Release Therapy include:
- Repetitive strains
- Muscle sprain
- Joint dysfunction
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee problems
- Tennis elbow
- Shin splits
- Joint dysfunction
Many joint and muscle related problems happen due to overuse. A series of Active Release treatments can give relief and resolve these issues. The technique involves stretching muscles and tendons and applying pressure to break down scar tissue to increase the flow of blood to the affected areas.
Find out how we can help you. Schedule an appointment today.
Coverage Options
pt Health therapy services are covered by most extended health insurance companies and in some cases Veterans Affairs and Medicare – such as OHIP (Ontario), Alberta Health Care and Medical Service Plan MSP (British Columbia). Not sure if you’re covered? No problem. We can help you find out (and usually within the hour). Just call us toll free at 1-866-749-7461.
At pt Health we believe your health should come first. We take care of the paperwork so you can focus on getting better, plus we offer direct insurance billing, saving you time and up front costs.