Active Release Technique

Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented, non-invasive, soft-tissue treatment process that both locates and breaks down the scar tissue and fibrotic adhesions, which cause pain, stiffness, decreased range of motion, numbness, and physical dysfunction associated with Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).  ART is used both for the treatment of RSI's, as well as the improvement of athletic performance.  Conditions such as TFL or IT Band Syndrome, hamstring or groin pulls, calf tightness, piriformis syndrome, glute tightness, plantar fascitis, shin splints, shoulder or back pain usually resolve in a short period of time.  ART has become one of the most sought after sports injury techniques in professional and amateur sports due to its high degree of effectiveness.

Why is ART different?

ART is a highly successful approach to injuries of muscles, tendons, nerves, and the surrounding soft-tissues.  ART is not massage, physical therapy, or chiropractic care.  While those procedures relieve muscle and motion dysfunction, they do not necessarily address the underlying problems caused by scar tissue formation.

Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment.  The ART provider uses his hands to evaluate the texture, tightness, and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.  Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements.  These treatment protocols, over 500 specific moves, are unique to ART.  They allow the provider to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient.  The three most common mechanisms of injury are:

1.  Acute trauma
2.  Constant pressure/tension
3.  Repetitive motion

ART has been proven to help with the following conditions:

• Back Pain
• Joint Pain
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Whiplash
• Sports Injuries
• Neck Pain
• Stiff Neck
• Car Accident Injuries
• Frozen Shoulder
• Hip Pain 
• Hamstring Pull / Strain 
• Radiating Arm and Leg Pain
• Sprained Ankles
• Rotator Cuff Tendinitis and Tears
• Tennis Elbow

To find out more information on ART, please visit www.activerelease.com

ART is a partner of WTC / Ironman Triathlon and certifies health care professionals through their partnership with Ironman.  This program was formally called the Ironman Provider Network: http://ironman.activerelease.com/   

We are proud to be the home of DR. MALOY, one of a select few Lead ART Ironman Doctors in the country.  She has Lead the ART Ironman Team at Ironman Texas 2011 - 2012.

Spring Valley Spine and SportsCare
5323 Spring Valley Rd, Ste 100
Dallas, TX 75254
(972) 980-7131
reception@springvalleysportscare.com




DFW's Premier SportsCare Facility