Active Release Techniques, or ART, is the gold standard for movement-based massage and soft tissue mobilization. A specialty physical therapy treatment provided by licensed physical therapists, SOL Physical Therapy is proud to offer Active Release Techniques right here in Oakland, and we have for years.
Running, tennis, golfing, walking, and even work-related movements can, over time, lead to muscle tightness, pain, loss of strength and reduced range of motion. We know some of these aches and pains by name: headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, tennis elbow, runner’s knee, etc. For residents of Oakland, Berkeley, and greater Bay Area, Active Release Techniques at SOL Physical Therapy can get you back to what you love by relieving these injuries quickly and permanently.
A state-of-the-art, soft tissue, movement-based treatment, Active Release Techniques starts with a hands-on evaluation by our physical therapists to measure the texture, tightness and movement of the affected area. Our certified Active Release Techniques providers then combine specific movements with precisely directed tension to treat abnormal tissues.
Simple enough? Not really.
Our physical therapists are trained in more than 500 specific Active Release Techniques treatments and protocols to correct each patient’s individual problems. The training is rigorous, combining an understanding of biomechanics and movement with hands-on manual mobilization techniques.
Technical lingo aside, the best part is there’s no cookie-cutter approach. Tammara Moore, DPT, founder of both SOL Physical Therapy and SOL Performance Training, says “Active Release Techniques ensures each patient receives treatment that’s specific to his or her particular injury and performance goals.”
So if you’re an elite athlete, a performer, or a weekend warrior who’s been sidelined with tightness, pain, the loss of strength or movement issues, Active Release Techniques may be just the right tool for getting you back on track.
Contact us here at SOL Physical Therapy for an evaluation and a discussion about treatment options.
