Find the restriction
Your clinician examines the area that is bothering you, including how the tissues feel and how you move.
True Sport Care / ServicesActive Release
NESCONSET · SERVING SMITHTOWN & ST. JAMES
Active Release
TechniquesART® · Smithtown & Nesconset, NY
Hands-on precision.
Movement with a purpose.
Active Release Techniques pairs focused soft tissue treatment with guided movement. Explore ART at True Sport Care in Nesconset, near Smithtown.
UNDERSTANDING ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES
How contact and movement
work together.
ART is a hands-on approach to soft tissue care. Your clinician combines precise contact with movement to work with the muscles and surrounding tissues involved in your symptoms.
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TRUE SPORT CARE · SPORTS REHABILITATION
ART within your
rehabilitation plan.
A tight muscle is one part of the story. We also look at the way you move, the activities you want to return to and the demands you place on your body.
ART can be part of a plan that includes joint care, strength work and exercises you practice between visits.
Explore sports medicine ↗HOW ART WORKS
Your first ART visit.
From assessment to treatment.
Your movement helps guide the work.
Combine touch with movement
Focused pressure is paired with a specific movement. You take an active role as the clinician works with the affected soft tissues.
Connect it to your rehab
At True Sport Care, hands-on care can sit alongside targeted exercises and other treatment in your individual plan.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
Common concerns
we evaluate for ART.
From running and lifting to long hours at a desk, different activities place different demands on soft tissues. These are some of the concerns we evaluate at our Nesconset clinic.
Foot & lower leg
- Plantar fasciitis
- Acute and recurring ankle sprains
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Shin splints
- Calf and lower-leg strains
Hip, knee & back
- Knee pain
- Runner’s knee
- Hip pain
- Back pain
- Sciatica
Shoulder, arm & neck
- Shoulder impingement
- Tennis and golfer’s elbow
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Neck pain
- Headaches
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Questions about
ART.
What is Active Release Techniques (ART)?
ART is a hands-on soft tissue approach that pairs specific clinician contact with guided movement. The examination focuses on the tissues and movements related to your symptoms. At True Sport Care, ART fits within a rehabilitation plan rather than being a stand-alone routine applied to every patient.
How is ART different from massage or stretching?
Massage uses a range of hands-on methods, while stretching changes the length of a muscle. ART combines targeted contact with a particular movement. You take an active role as the clinician works with a specific area and reassesses your response.
What concerns can I have evaluated for ART?
Common reasons to ask about soft tissue care include neck and shoulder discomfort, tendon pain, muscle strains, hip restrictions and running-related foot or lower-leg pain. Your examination identifies what is contributing to the problem and whether ART belongs in the treatment plan.
What happens during an ART appointment?
We discuss your symptoms and the activities that bring them on, then assess the area and relevant movement. During treatment, your clinician maintains focused contact as you move through a specific position. We reassess the movement and connect the findings to your rehabilitation.
Does Active Release Techniques hurt?
Focused contact over a tender area can feel uncomfortable, particularly as you move. Tell your clinician where you feel the pressure and how intense it is. The contact and movement can be adjusted throughout the session.
Can ART be combined with chiropractic care or physical therapy?
Yes. ART addresses soft tissues and their movement, while other parts of care may focus on joint motion, strength or exercise. Our sports medicine approach connects these elements to your goals and examination findings.
How many ART sessions will I need?
The number depends on your symptoms, the findings at your examination and how your movement responds. We reassess progress during care and adjust the plan. A first appointment gives us a starting point for discussing the next steps.
What should I wear for ART treatment?
Choose comfortable clothing that lets you move and provides access to the area being evaluated. Shorts can help for a lower-body concern; a loose or sleeveless top can help for a shoulder or arm concern. Bring relevant imaging reports and tell us about previous treatment.
Where can I find ART near Smithtown and St. James?
True Sport Care offers ART at 62 Lake Avenue South, Suite C, Nesconset, NY 11767. Request an appointment online or call or text (631) 584-8783 and mention Active Release Techniques. Ask about scheduling, pricing and insurance when you contact the office.
ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUES · NESCONSET, NY
Book an ART evaluation.
Tell us where you feel restricted and what you want to get back to. Request an ART appointment at True Sport Care, or call or text our front desk.
62 Lake Avenue South, Suite C
Nesconset, NY 11767
Serving Smithtown, St. James, Hauppauge and nearby Long Island communities.