You know you have an adhesion on a nerve if you get many abnormal sensations like numbness, tingling, or pain. There are many types of massage, but most massage techniques promotes relaxation and circulation. Neuromuscular Massage is a little more specific but it does not correct the soft tissue problems and make them work properly. In contrast ART is protocol designed specifically for the correction of adhesions and scar tissues. Proficiency at ART takes a long time to develop.
Training is hands on.
The right touch is the most difficult aspect learn, and takes a strong commitment of time ,effort, and resources. There is a small but growing number of providers who have been personally trained by Dr. Leahy. ART is rapidly becoming THE treatment choice for top athletes. There are many people who claim to practice the Active Release Technique. However the only individuals who are legally allowed to to make this claim are those have undergone rigorous training and testing with Dr. Mike Leahy.