Active Physiotherapy Is Now Offering Active Release Therapy & Active Release Technique

Online, August 5, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Active release technique, also known as ART, is a combination of movement and massage to treat pain in ligaments, nerves, tendons, muscles, and other connective tissue in the body, according to practitioners.

Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue treatment (ART) is a manual therapy administered by trained professionals to certain soft tissue structures of the body. The ART soft tissue management system is based on scientific evidence that muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue develop adhesions within and between them as a result of various injuries that include: acute (sudden injury), cumulative (chronic injury) and pressure (due to poor posture). These adhesions cause the motion of muscles or joints to be altered, resulting in a wide variety of symptoms including pain, weakness and reduced range of motion, numbness and tingling.

After a diagnosis has been reached based on a history and examination, treatment can be rendered. Since soft tissue injuries created by scar tissue cannot be detected by a machine (such as X-ray or MRI), or by any orthopedic tests, ART is itself a diagnostic tool. The practitioner can determine where the adhesions are, and how severe the soft tissue injury is, simply by his/her touch.

Performance of any task such as golfing, typing, walking or running can be improved significantly with ART by restoring proper muscle function and movement to allow the body to perform at its most efficient level. Adhesions create drag and tension which requires more energy and effort to accomplish a desired movement. Reaction times can also be improved as muscle function is improved.

Active Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre in Calgary is based in Calgary and provides our clients with Physiotherapy, Active Release Technique, and Acupuncture & Massage Therapy. Our Physiotherapists provide treatment for all your sport injuries.

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For more information:
Active Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre
909 1st Avenue NE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Postal Code: T2E 2L3
Phone: (403) 984-9094
Email: info@activephysio.ca
Website: http://www.activephysio.ca