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ART ® is a hands-on soft tissue management system developed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He utilized his background in aeronautical engineering and anatomy to effectively treat soft tissue problems, which were not responding to other traditional treatments.

The goal of ART ® is to restore optimal texture, motion, and function of the soft tissue and release any entrapped nerves or blood vessels. This is accomplished through the removal of adhesions or fibrosis in the soft tissues via the application of specific protocols. Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion, and constant pressure or tension. ART ® eliminates the pain and dysfunction associated with these adhesions.

The types of conditions successfully treated with ART ® are very diverse.
Some of the more common conditions are:

• Carpal tunnel and other peripheral nerve entrapments
• Spinal pain and dysfunction
• Tendonitis and other soft tissue inflammatory disorders of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and foot
• Sciatica, TMJ, recurrent sprains and strains

Only a credentialed ART ® provider can ascertain whether ART ® might prove beneficial for your condition. To become proficient in ART ®, it takes approximately two years of working with patients once a provider has taken the courses and passed the required examinations. Providers must attend annual update seminars to maintain their credentialed status and keep current of any new protocols and research.

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