Active Release Technique - ART

Active Release Technique

Dr. Stude is officially certified as an ART provider, a specialized soft tissue management system that is so different from other systems, it has been granted a medical patent. In order to become an ART provider, each professional must complete extensive hands-on instruction and written/practical testing unparalleled by other soft tissue programs. Soft tissue conditions often do not show up in radiographic studies. When soft tissues have been injured, or are chronically tight, scar tissue formation occurs. While necessary for healing, scar tissue may stick to adjacent structures, restricting range of motion and many cause compression over nerves or blood vessels. This condition alters the texture of soft tissue, which an experienced ART provider can diagnose and treat. ART is considered the "gold standard in soft tissue treatment".

What can be expected from treatment?

Active Release Techniques, as the name implies, uses motion to fix the problem. Once the injery has been assessed, the provider uses hands-on treatment and patient motion to "free up" the problem areas. Treatment duration and frequency may vary depending on the severity and complexity of the injury. However, most patients experience prompt recovery.

Who can benefit from ART?

A common response from patients is, "I have had this pain for a long time and up until now, no one has been able to find the cause. You found the source of the problem right away."
This is typically because no one is trained to palpate these specific conditions like an ART provider. Seeing an ART provider is like seeing a soft tissue and nerve specialist. Until now, no such specialist existed. Since an ART provider is qualified to diagnose and treat hundreds of different structures, we see a broad range of injuries and conditions. ART is successful for professional and amateur athletes, people injured in auto accidents or at work, and people who just work hard and hurt. Symptoms vary from aches and pains, to burning muscles, to numbness and tingling.

Please see our testimonials page for ART testimonials.