The Active Release Techniques® treatment system is specifically engineered to locate and treat soft-tissue dysfunction through hands-on, manual protocols specific to individual soft-tissue structures. ART treatment utilizes palpation to accurately recognize alterations in tissue texture, tension, movement, and function, allowing for identification of and treatment at the sources of dysfunction.
ART Nerve provides evidence-based instruction of the necessary skills to detect and treat local, terminal, and long tract nerve entrapments. Throughout the seminar, attendees review basic nerve anatomy, neurodynamics, and neuropathology, which provide the basis for instruction on appropriate use and execution of 90 manual protocols.
Attendees will also learn how to evaluate and treat nerve dysfunctions, entrapments and pathologies using the ART Diagnostic Algorithm. Nerve protocols can be used to treat a broad list of dysfunctions, including headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatic pain, and other complex soft-tissue dysfunctions.
ART seminars provide a hybrid learning model with online modules and in-person training. Included with registration is access to our learning management system, the ARTMan app, and a physical manual, which provides a thorough review of gross anatomy, the ART Diagnostic Algorithm, treatment methodology, and protocol instructions. Curriculum materials are designed to prepare attendees for in-person training where they will practice ART protocols on instructors and receive immediate feedback. Attendees have the best chance for successful completion of a seminar if they register for in-person training 4-6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) in advance, allowing for thorough comprehension of online modules and completion of the pre-credentialing exam.
Student-to-Instructor ratios are kept low to ensure individualized instruction and personalized feedback on skills. During the seminar, attendees work alongside instructors and other attendees to practice palpation and treatment protocols.
After completing the online modules and 24 hours of in-person training, attendees will demonstrate their skills through a practical exam to determine if they meet minimum requirements to use ART treatment in a clinical setting. Exam results are communicated to attendees 72 hours from last exam. As soon as attendees receive confirmation of certification, they may begin marketing themselves as an ART Certified Provider and helping their patients feel better faster with the Gold Standard in Soft-Tissue Care™.