What is the history of ART?
Michael Leahy, D.C., currently practicing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, started developing ART in 1984. Prior to practicing chiropractic, Dr. Leahy was an aeronautical engineer with the US Air Force. This engineering background allowed Dr. Leahy to approach soft tissue injuries from a new perspective, evolving into ART. Dr. Leahy is now widely regarded as a top soft tissue expert in the United States and the world.
HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT TAKE?
Each patient is different. On average, between 2-6 visits (each lasting about 30 minutes)
are required for correction of soft tissue problems. ART is considered one of the most effective and successful therapies for soft tissue injuries.
ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES (ART)
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Active Release Techniques Soft Tissue treatment (ART) is a manual therapy administered by trained professionals to certain soft tissue structures of the body. The ART soft tissue management system is based on scientific evidence that muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue develop adhesions within and between them as a result of various injuries. These adhesions affect the motion of muscles or joints causing a wide variety of symptoms including pain, weakness and reduced range of motion, numbness and tingling. Treatments through Joshuatreatments.com are performed by an ART Certified Provider.
