Post by Joey Smith on Jul 23, 2006 0:40:02 GMT -5
Dr. Horwitz: Certified in Upper Extremities, Spine, and Lower Extremities.
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Active Release Techniques® is a new and highly successful hands-on approach to injuries of muscles, tendons, fascia, nerves and the surrounding soft tissues." "It is similar to some massage techniques, only it's more aggressive. 'The art of it all is being able to know where to look for adhesions, how to feel for them and how to use active motion of the body part to break them up,' says inventor Mike Leahy, D.C."
The technique is extremely effective on injuries like muscle strains, rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
When a muscle, tendon, or ligament is torn (strained or sprained) or nerve is damaged, healing occurs in three stages called the inflammatory response: acute inflammation, repair and remodeling. In acute inflammation, redness, swelling, heat and pain occur. This phase lasts approximately 72 hours. After the inflammation recedes, repair begins. The damaged tissues heal with adhesions or scar tissue formation rather than the formation of brand new tissue.
Scar tissue is weaker, less elastic, less pliable and more pain sensitive than healthy tissue. These adhesions disrupt the normal muscle function, which in turn affects the biomechanics of the joint complex, and can lead to pain and dysfunction. This makes prompt and proper treatment essential for healing and rehabilitation.
Active Release Techniques® is applied by hand using a very specific pressure and tension on the muscle involved while moving the muscle underneath the contact (thumb or fingers of doctor's hand). "The affected tissue is trapped while the body part is moved, taking the tissue from its shortened to elongated position. Relative motion between tissues is introduced in order to restore glideing between those tissues" (Leahy). This method softens and stretches the scar tissue, resulting in increased range of motion, increased strength, and improved circulation which optimizes healing.
The treatments are combined with proper stretching and strengthening of the involved tissues. Proper body posture and ergonomic instruction are also imperitive for optimal results.
Leahy, Michael. Improved Treatments for Carpal Tunnel and Related Syndromes. Chiropractic Sports Medicine 9(1):6-9, 1995
www.youcanbefit.com/art.html
CHECK OUT THE ACTIVE RELEASE WEBSITE!
www.activerelease.com
Active Release Techniques® is a new and highly successful hands-on approach to injuries of muscles, tendons, fascia, nerves and the surrounding soft tissues." "It is similar to some massage techniques, only it's more aggressive. 'The art of it all is being able to know where to look for adhesions, how to feel for them and how to use active motion of the body part to break them up,' says inventor Mike Leahy, D.C."
The technique is extremely effective on injuries like muscle strains, rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, achilles tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
When a muscle, tendon, or ligament is torn (strained or sprained) or nerve is damaged, healing occurs in three stages called the inflammatory response: acute inflammation, repair and remodeling. In acute inflammation, redness, swelling, heat and pain occur. This phase lasts approximately 72 hours. After the inflammation recedes, repair begins. The damaged tissues heal with adhesions or scar tissue formation rather than the formation of brand new tissue.
Scar tissue is weaker, less elastic, less pliable and more pain sensitive than healthy tissue. These adhesions disrupt the normal muscle function, which in turn affects the biomechanics of the joint complex, and can lead to pain and dysfunction. This makes prompt and proper treatment essential for healing and rehabilitation.
Active Release Techniques® is applied by hand using a very specific pressure and tension on the muscle involved while moving the muscle underneath the contact (thumb or fingers of doctor's hand). "The affected tissue is trapped while the body part is moved, taking the tissue from its shortened to elongated position. Relative motion between tissues is introduced in order to restore glideing between those tissues" (Leahy). This method softens and stretches the scar tissue, resulting in increased range of motion, increased strength, and improved circulation which optimizes healing.
The treatments are combined with proper stretching and strengthening of the involved tissues. Proper body posture and ergonomic instruction are also imperitive for optimal results.
Leahy, Michael. Improved Treatments for Carpal Tunnel and Related Syndromes. Chiropractic Sports Medicine 9(1):6-9, 1995