Active Release Technique© (ART) is a patented soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Unlike other forms of therapies which simply aim to relax a tight muscle, ART works to release tissues that are bound together (adhesions), which may cause limitations of movement and/or function of the structure and surrounding structures. Active Release Technique can restore optimal mobility and improve performance in the athlete and non-athlete alike.