What is Active Release Technique?
Dr. Vance is a certified therapists in the use Active Release Techniques(ART) to diagnose and treat soft tissue injuries. This manual, hands-on therapy breaks up adhesions which limit normal range of motion causing pain and tension. ART is based on movement to ensure proper movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments that can cause pain, limited movement, and nerve impingement (pinching). ART has over 500 specific protocols to specifically and systematically alleviate patients pain.
What conditions does Active Release Technique treat?
Dr. Vance uses ART on patents with headaches, neck pain, back pain, carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, knee pain, golfers elbow, tennis elbow, scar tissue restriction, pinched nerves, and many other conditions. Many overuse / repetitive strain injuries, nerve impingement syndromes, muscle strains/tears, tendonitis conditions can see great relief through ART.
What to expect from Active Release Technique treatment?
Dr. Vance will take an initial history and perform an examination to find specific restrictions in movement that is causing pain, nerve impingement or limitations in movement. ART is a hands on treatment where Dr. Vance applies pressure to muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments while having the patient move through an active range of motion utilizing specific treatment protocols.