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Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue method that focuses on relieving tissue tension via the removal of fibrosis/adhesion that develops in tissue. This is because the tissue is overloaded with repetitive use. (copied from External coxa saltans (snapping hip) treated with active release techniques: a case report). [8] | Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue method that focuses on relieving tissue tension via the removal of fibrosis/adhesion that develops in tissue. This is because the tissue is overloaded with repetitive use. (copied from External coxa saltans (snapping hip) treated with active release techniques: a case report). [8] | ||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
It is used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. [4] [2] | It is used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. [4] [2] Active release technique is designed to accomplish three things : | ||
Active release technique is designed to accomplish three things : | |||
1) to restore free and unimpeded motion of all soft tissues ; | |||
2) to release entrapped nerves, vasculature and lymphatics | 2) to release entrapped nerves, vasculature and lymphatics | ||
3) to re-establish optimal texture, resilience and function of soft tissues. [9] | 3) to re-establish optimal texture, resilience and function of soft tissues. [9] | ||
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Search Strategy[edit | edit source]
Words: Active release therapy Leahy
Search engines:
• Pubmed; • Web of Knowledge; • American Academy of Family Physicians; • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
Result: a few case reports, some literature reviews and pilot studies but no RCT’s.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Active release technique (ART) is developed and patented by P. Michael Leahy. But there is little scientific proof about the effects of Active Release Techniques on different pathologies. Most evidence on ART is anecdotal and based on case reports. [1][3][6][7]
Definition[edit | edit source]
Active Release Technique (ART) is a soft tissue method that focuses on relieving tissue tension via the removal of fibrosis/adhesion that develops in tissue. This is because the tissue is overloaded with repetitive use. (copied from External coxa saltans (snapping hip) treated with active release techniques: a case report). [8]
Purpose[edit | edit source]
It is used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. [4] [2] Active release technique is designed to accomplish three things :
1) to restore free and unimpeded motion of all soft tissues ;
2) to release entrapped nerves, vasculature and lymphatics
3) to re-establish optimal texture, resilience and function of soft tissues. [9]
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