RMT Vancouver – Discover Active Release Therapy (ART)
Here at Broadway Wellness, our therapists are trained in a multitude of different massage techniques. One of our longest standing members, Registered Massage Therapist Michael Scottnicki, specializes in Active Release Therapy – ART. Also called Active Release Techniques.
What is ART?
ART – Active Release Therapy, is a movement based massage technique that corrects soft tissue restrictions that cause pain and mobility issues. This treatment breaks down scar tissue in order to optimise function throughout the body. ART was developed in the 1980’s by Colorado Sports Chiropractor Mike Leahy. It very quickly became a go to method for professional athletes before becoming an everyday use method used by the general public.
How is ART different from other massage techniques?
ART has a unique approach, it involves over 500 specific manual therapy techniques that therapists learn to assess and treat restrictions in soft tissue. Your therapist will assess which specific muscles to target and find the scar tissues that are causing the issues. This is done by starting with the muscle in a shortened position as the practitioner traps the scar tissues under their fingers or thumbs, then the muscle is fully lengthened. Patients can sometimes feel a little sore the day after treatment, but the day after that, they often report a significant decrease in the pain they were having.
What conditions can be treated with ART?
Active Release Therapy (ART) can target restrictions that are caused by chronic and acute pain. Benefits include, a decrease of pain in the affected area as well as increased strength and mobility. Active Release Therapy is ideal for individuals with conditions related to overworked muscles such as:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Shin splints
- Shoulder pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Tendonitis
- Sports injuries
Michael is available at Broadway Wellness from Tuesday to Friday. For any last minute changes with your appointments please email tigerdtm@me.com or call 604.732.5222. Please click here to book with Michael.
Broadway Wellness Massage and Therapy is a multidisciplinary healthcare clinic located on the corner of West Broadway and Willow St. in Vancouver’s Fairvew District. We have proudly been in business for over twenty years offering the very best in Registered Massage Therapy (Vancouver RMT), Naturopathic Medicine, and Acupuncture.