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Type of Treatments
 Active Release Techniques® (ART) is a non-invasive soft tissue system that treats conditions of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. This soft tissue management system was developed by P. Michael Leahy, DC, CCSP of Colorado Springs, Colorado. A sample of the conditions that are rapidly and permanently resolved with ART® includes neck pain, headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, medial epicondylitis, lateral epicondylitis, cubital tunnel syndrome, shoulder impingement syndromes, knee problems, plantar fascitis and sciatica. Dr. Leahy developed this technique to successfully and effectively treat soft tissue injuries which were not responding to other traditional forms of treatment. Through manually observing the patterns and behaviors of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves under specific conditions and treatments, Dr. Leahy was able to develop a system that would consistently resolve over 90% of his patients' problems. Dr. Leahy now certifies other health care providers in the use and applications of Active Release Techniques.
The goal of ART® is to manually release sites of neural entrapment and/or adhesions (fibrosis) thus restoring soft tissue texture, motion, and function. Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion, and/or constant pressure or tension. This build up of adhesions or fibrosis can cause symptoms of reduced range of motion, loss of strength, and pain. ART® eliminates the pain and dysfunction associated with these adhesions.
ART® treatment is a combination of protocols. The certified ART® provider manually evaluates the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. The provider uses precisely directed tension in conjunction with specific patient movements to release the adhesions. The treatment protocols utilized are patented and state-of-the-art. They allow providers to individualize each patient's care to meet the specific needs of the patient.
Spinal Decompression With the recent advances in biotechnology, spinal decompression has evolved into a cost-effective nonsurgical treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease, one of the major causes of back pain. This nonsurgical treatment for herniated and degenerative spinal disc disease works on the affected spinal segment by significantly reducing intradiscal pressures.1 Chronic low back pain disability is the most expensive benign condition that is medically treated in industrial countries. It is also the number one cause of disability in persons under age 45. After 45, it is the third leading cause of disability.2 Disc disease costs the health care system more than $50 billion a year.
Dr. Peterson utilizes the latest Spinal Decompression sytem from Axiom Worldwide®. The DRX 9000 and DRX 9500 are the most effective spinal decompression units available today. This technology was developed by neurosurgeons and is now available to you through Peterson Clinic of Chiropractic.
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We successfully treat...
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Tendinitis and Bursitis Overuse Syndromes Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Golfers Elbow (Medial Epincondylitis) Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Entrapment/Impingement Syndromes Rotator Cuff Syndrome Acute/Chronic Back and Neck Pain Muscle Pulls/Strains Lower Extremities Piriformis Syndrome Groin Pain Sciatica
- Bulging,Herneated, and Degenerative Discs
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Case Histories
Patient A:
Patient employed as a library technician suffered repetitive stress injury resulting in myofascial entrapment of the median nerve, myofascial entrapment of the brachial chords and myofascitis of the left upper extremity. Previous treatment received included brace, positive EMG evaluation for left carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel release, and loss time from work. The patient was treated on 17 occasions with Active Release Techniques® treatment over a 12-week period. Following release from care in my office, a repeat EMG evaluation was obtained which was normal with no further evidence of median nerve entrapment.
Patient B:
Patient employed as painter suffered repetitive stress injury resulting in Lateral Epicondylitis, Myofascial Impingement Rotator Cuff, DeQuarvains Syndrome and Myofascitis Right Upper Extremity. Previous treatment included splint and lost time from work. The patient was treated utilizing Active Release Techniques® on 6 occasions over a 5-week period. The patient was released as asymptomatic at maximum medical improvement. The patient sustained 0% permanent partial impairment. Patient C:
Patient injured lumbar spine while twisting and pulling a motor on a canoe. Previous treatment included L4-L5 partial discectomy and lost time from work. This patient had been off work for 6 months and was ready to go on disability. He had been told nothing more could be done. The patient treated utilizing specific spinal manipulation and Active Release Techniques® on 14 occasions over a period of six weeks. The patient was released as asymptomatic at maximum medical improvement. Following treatment, the patient is now successfully working in a physical labor position.
Patient D:
Patient employed as electrician suffered repetitive use injury resulting in Myofascial Entrapment Median Nerve, Myofascial Entrapment Radial Nerve, Myofascial Entrapment Brachial Chords, Myofascitis Right Upper Extremity and Myofascitis Left Upper Extremity. Previous treatment included positive EMG evaluation for right carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel release, post-surgical steroid injection, repeat positive EMG evaluation for right median neuropathy, physical therapy and exercises. Patient treated utilizing Active Release Techniques® on 18 occasions over a period of nine weeks. Patient released as asymptomatic at maximum medical improvement.
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