Velo Sports Rehab

Your Injury and Health Dream Team

YOUR INJURY AND HEALTH DREAM TEAM
1940 116th Ave NE #100 Bellevue, WA 98004
3837 13th Ave W #208 Seattle, WA 98119
Bellevue: 425-590-9208 | Seattle: 206-420-3131

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Home
  • About VSR
    • Dr. Eric DeRoche
    • Dr. Aaron Seavey
    • Dr. Adam Swick
    • Ashley Morgan LMP
    • Jamin Phillips LMP
    • Front Desk Staff
  • Treatments
    • Active Release Technique
    • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Treatment
    • Chiropractic Adjusting
    • Kinesiology Tape
    • Exercise Rehabilitation
    • Massage Therapy
  • Appointments
  • Locations
    • Bellevue
    • Seattle
  • New Patient Information
    • What to Expect
    • Insurance
    • New Patient Paperwork
  • Blog
  • Partners
What Are ART Treatments Like?

Eric DeRoche DC March 4, 2014 Leave a Comment

What Are ART Treatments Like?

Active Release Techniques or ART is the primary system I use to treat patients. I began training in ART in 2003 while still a chiropractic student. I began practice in 2004 and have always employed a functional movement approach that includes applying Active Release to tight, overused, and often pain causing soft­-tissues. I have always been gratified at the positive feedback I have received from athletes in particular.

The definition of Active Release Techniques, according to the official ART website, www.activerelease.com, is as follows:

ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

When patients ask me what ART treatments are like, I describe it as seeming to be a mix of deep ­tissue massage and stretching. For large muscles, such as hamstring, hip flexors, and quads, I use an assistant to guide the patient through the body movements. Always in ART there is patient body movement while the provider is placing tension on the targeted muscle.

Most patients describe ART treatment as a “good pain”  while its being performed. That is, the treatment can be somewhat uncomfortable but the patient can tell that it is helping. Most patients report significant relief following a treatment session.

Athletes, in particular, find tremendous value in receiving Active Release treatment. Most days I will treat CrossFitters, Triathletes, runners, and other athletic individuals and I will get feedback that ART treatment is allowing the athlete to continue training in his or her sport.

Eric DeRoche DC

Dr. Eric DeRoche is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) and a Certified Active Release Techniques (ART) provider.  He is the owner of Velo Sports Rehab, conveniently located in the Overlake area, serving Redmond, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle.

Filed Under: Treatments Tagged With: Active Release Techniques

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Bellevue 425-590-9208
Seattle 206-420-3131
info@velosportsrehab.com

Meet The VSR Team

Bringing unsurpassed sports injury and soft tissue treatment to the Seattle area.
Learn More.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

From the Velo Blog

  • Patient Spotlight: Jon Lin
  • Get To Know Dr. Adam Swick!
  • Bench Press, Squat & Deadlift Prep with Dr. Swick
  • Patient Spotlight: Kayla Kobelin
  • Learn Something New About Dr. Shawn Lutz

Facebook

Velo Sports Rehab

2 months ago

Velo Sports Rehab

Theo stole our hearts today! Happy Valentine’s Day from the Velo team! 💘 #velosportsrehab #velopets #valentinesday ...

Photo

Velo Sports Rehab

3 months ago

Velo Sports Rehab

Do you know someone who would be a great Velo team member? Send them our way! Resumes can be sent to jess@velosportsrehab.com. #velosportsrehab #veloteam #werehiring #jobopening ...

Photo

VSR Office Locations

Bellevue:
1940 116th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-590-9208 | info@velosportsrehab.com

Seattle:
3837 13th Ave W
Suite 208
Seattle, WA 98119
206-420-3131 | info@velosportsrehab.com

Make an Appointment

Copyright © 2018 · Streamline Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in