Active Release Techniques® Lower Extremity Level 1

SEMINAR OVERVIEW
ART Lower Extremity Level 1 provides evidence-based instruction of the necessary skills to detect and treat soft-tissue anomalies and dysfunctions of the feet, ankles, legs, knees, hips, and the surrounding structures.  Throughout the seminar, attendees review the muscle and soft-tissue structures of the lower extremities, and how to evaluate and appropriately treat the disorders using the ART Diagnostic Algorithm and 62 manual protocols.  Lower Extremity Level 1 techniques can be used to treat a broad list of dysfunctions, including runner’s knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and other soft-tissue dysfunctions.
 
CORE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Recite the four basic components of ART treatment protocols.
Summarize the cellular response to ART treatment on soft-tissue structures.
Compare healthy and unhealthy tissue utilizing hands-on palpation techniques.
Identify a muscle or soft-tissue texture, tension, movement and function through palpation and patient assessment.
Palpate 62 anatomical soft-tissue structures within the lower extremity, using an appropriate tension, depth, and motion to properly perform the treatment protocol.

 
DELIVERY FORMAT AND METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
ART Lower Extremity Level 1 provides a hybrid learning model with online modules and in-person training. Attendees are expected to complete online preparatory materials consisting of a review of gross anatomy, explanations of the ART Diagnostic Algorithm, treatment methodology, protocol instructions, and a pre-credentialing exam. During the in-person portion of the seminar, attendees work alongside instructors and other attendees to practice palpation and treatment protocols.  After completing the online modules and 16 hours of in-person training, attendees will demonstrate their skills through a practical exam to determine if they meet minimum certification requirements to employ ART treatment to patients.
SEMINAR SCHEDULE
Thursday: 10:00am–5:00pm (Introduction, Lower Leg, Foot, and Ankle)
Friday: 8:00am–5:00pm (Knee, Upper Leg, and Hip)
Saturday: 8:00am–12:00 (Knee, Upper Leg, and Hip continued) and 1:00pm-5:00pm*
*Individual testing occurs in 20-minute increments between 1:00pm and 5:00pm (please plan travel accordingly).